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P314 UTG

1997 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,260 mi
Last recorded204,260 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP314 UTG
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 204,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside and offside rear tyres side walls cracking

water level .low radiator damp

Battery insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2010 196,557 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2009 181,444 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside bonnet catch not operating correctly

Pass 3 Mar 2008 181,523 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 172,028 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 172,028 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside headlamp beam kickup deteriorating

rear compensator cross pin requires lubricating

tailgate not opening from outside

Battery insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2006 162,313 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 162,313 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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P314 UTG is a 1997 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P314 UTG, 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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P314 UTG is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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