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P266 YAA

1997 Renault Espace

Purple Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,407 mi
Last recorded41,407 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP266 YAA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 41,407 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 1 Feb 2012 41,353 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 41,353 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 39,073 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 37,053 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear seats removed at time of test, unable to test seat belts

offside wiper blade smeary

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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P266 YAA is a 1997 Renault Espace in Purple with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P266 YAA, 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 P266 YAA registered?

P266 YAA is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P266 YAA safe to buy?

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