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P431 NOR

1997 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

109,596 mi
Last recorded109,596 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP431 NOR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 May 2011 109,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

anti roll bar link worn

front pads look low

o/s/ head lamp pattern dim

o/s/front tyre valve out of line

o/s/rear tyre side wall perised

slight play in stering rack

Pass 14 May 2010 103,790 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

all coil springs corrroded but complete

boot handle stiff

both rear tyres cracked and perished but no ply or cord showing

child seats fitted to nearside far rear,nearside rear and offside rear unable to asses seat belts fully

dipped beam tell tale inop

drivers seat worn

light corrosion underside to some components

nearside front ball joint dust cover split but has no play

nearside front coil spring has slight vibration when wheel rotated suspect early signs of wheel bearing

nearside front tyre inner edge is worn and is just legal

offside front inner c/v gaitor split

offside front inner wheel arch cover is loose but not fouling

offside front outer door pillar plastic cover broken

outer sill covers fitted

rear brake pipes heavily sealed unable asses fully

slight play at steering wheel

steering rack arms have slight play

suspension arms bushes perished but no play

unable to asses inner and outer brake pads fully due to callipers and wheel covers

wipers slightly worn

Fail 13 May 2010 103,788 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

all coil springs corrroded but complete

boot handle stiff

both rear tyres cracked and perished but no ply or cord showing

child seats fitted to nearside far rear,nearside rear and offside rear unable to asses seat belts fully

dipped beam tell tale inop

drivers seat worn

light corrosion underside to some components

nearside front ball joint dust cover split but has no play

nearside front coil spring has slight vibration when wheel rotated suspect early signs of wheel bearing

nearside front tyre inner edge is worn and is just legal

offside front inner c/v gaitor split

offside front inner wheel arch cover is loose but not fouling

offside front outer door pillar plastic cover broken

outer sill covers fitted

rear brake pipes heavily sealed unable asses fully

slight play at steering wheel

steering rack arms have slight play

suspension arms bushes perished but no play

unable to asses inner and outer brake pads fully due to callipers and wheel covers

wipers slightly worn

Pass 14 May 2009 96,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 May 2008 92,178 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 92,178 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 87,172 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 87,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 79,301 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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P431 NOR is a 1997 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P431 NOR, 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 P431 NOR registered?

P431 NOR is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is P431 NOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P431 NOR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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