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P318 NLB

1997 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,722 mi
Last recorded127,722 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP318 NLB
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 127,722 miles

R/H/F inner door handle damaged but functioning

Fail 30 Apr 2016 127,811 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported three rubbers broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened spring (3.6.A.2b)

Offside oil leak

gearbox oil leak

osr tyre worn inside edge

Pass 14 May 2014 122,976 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 119,212 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 115,937 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 May 2012 115,908 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 May 2011 112,494 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 107,473 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 107,471 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 99,310 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 89,515 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 77,062 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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P318 NLB is a 1997 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 P318 NLB, 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 P318 NLB registered?

P318 NLB is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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