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P299 DOF

1997 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,158 mi
Last recorded199,158 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP299 DOF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2010 199,158 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 199,137 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

metal brake pipes at rear slightly corroded

nearside bonnet hinge faulty

Pass 28 Apr 2009 190,097 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Apr 2008 176,321 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 165,469 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 165,453 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 161,982 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 160,393 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 160,393 miles

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

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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P299 DOF is a 1997 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P299 DOF, 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 P299 DOF registered?

P299 DOF is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P299 DOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P299 DOF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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