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P261 NOR

1997 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,604 mi
Last recorded141,604 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 NOR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 141,604 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 141,604 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 141,604 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 141,604 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 135,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s steering rack boot badly cracked

slight play on o/s of steering rack

Pass 10 Sep 2007 123,982 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 118,624 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear fog lamps discoloured

slight deterioration of exhaust catalytic converter

Fail 17 Oct 2006 118,593 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

How Reliable is the Renault Espace?

Based on 469,246 MOT tests across 52,820 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,944
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
52,820
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,838
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 19,467
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,870
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13,628
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P261 NOR is a 1997 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 123,679 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Espace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,077 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P261 NOR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Renault Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P261 NOR registered?

P261 NOR is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is P261 NOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P261 NOR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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