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P269 PLX

1997 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,216 mi
Last recorded163,216 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP269 PLX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 163,216 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 163,216 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 154,766 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure

Pass 11 Jan 2012 142,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroding and slightly leaking

rear axle bushes wearing

steering rack boots perishing

Fail 5 Jan 2012 142,464 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroding and slightly leaking

rear axle bushes wearing

steering rack boots perishing

Pass 12 Jan 2011 133,013 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 133,083 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

child seats fitted. unable to check rear seat belts

near side headlamp no beam pattern

Pass 7 Jan 2010 116,921 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 100,042 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 89,624 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Dec 2006 79,335 miles

nsf steering rack gaiter perished

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2006 76,221 miles

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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P269 PLX is a 1997 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P269 PLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P269 PLX registered?

P269 PLX is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 July 1997.

Is P269 PLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P269 PLX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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