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P386 BLJ

1997 Renault Espace

White Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

205,246 mi
Last recorded205,246 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 BLJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 205,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers seat slightly insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear engine mount deteriorated

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 205,227 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers seat slightly insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear engine mount deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2013 186,518 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 165,406 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 137,342 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 137,114 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 114,565 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)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 87,173 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 87,173 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 55,591 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2006 48,907 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 43,395 miles

osr tyre cracking with age †radiator has slight leak †hand brake cable needs adjustment

Fail 5 Aug 2005 43,395 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

hand brake cable needs adjusting

osr tyre cracking with age

radiator has slight leak

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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P386 BLJ is a 1997 Renault Espace in White with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P386 BLJ, 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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P386 BLJ is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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