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P315 JJW

1997 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,298 mi
Last recorded165,298 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP315 JJW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 165,298 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 157,195 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 147,818 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 138,593 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 138,593 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 136,165 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 101,101 miles

osr tyre slightly cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2010 123,494 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 112,261 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 98,568 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 89,074 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 89,074 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

slight play in both front top suspension arm mounts †o/s/f tyre worn on edge †unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 19 May 2006 85,436 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 85,436 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 82,570 miles

Nearside rear tyre has surface splits on the outer sidewall

Offside steering rack and suspension has slight play

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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P315 JJW is a 1997 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P315 JJW, 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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P315 JJW is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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