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P27 XVK

1997 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

247,359 mi
Last recorded247,359 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 XVK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 247,359 miles

Nearside door mirror repaired with tape

No rear seats fitted

Offside slight play on inner rack end

Fail 4 Jan 2016 247,359 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside door mirror repaired with tape

No rear seats fitted

Offside slight play on inner rack end

Pass 6 Jan 2015 241,424 miles

Nearside door mirror has temp repair with tape.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 241,424 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside door mirror has temp repair with tape.

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 233,710 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 233,710 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 226,003 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear seats not fitted at time of test. Nearside mirror repaired with tape.

Fail 12 Dec 2012 226,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear seats not fitted at time of test. Nearside mirror repaired with tape.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 218,417 miles

Rear seats not fitted when tested. Nearside mirror repaired with tape.

Fail 14 Dec 2011 218,417 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear seats not fitted when tested. Nearside mirror repaired with tape.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 209,890 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 209,890 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 200,815 miles

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

Nearside mirror repaired with tape.

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 194,154 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 194,154 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 181,748 miles

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 28 Dec 2006 174,256 miles

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

Rear seats not fiited at time of test. Steering rack has slight play at offside joint.

Fail 28 Dec 2006 174,256 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear seats not fiited at time of test. Steering rack has slight play at offside joint.

Pass 21 Dec 2005 163,753 miles

Rear seats missing fron vehicle

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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P27 XVK is a 1997 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P27 XVK, 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 P27 XVK registered?

P27 XVK is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 6 January 1997.

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