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P440 SBX

1997 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2010
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

179,639 mi
Last recorded179,639 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP440 SBX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 179,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal / gear change stiff

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 179,619 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 179,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal stiff

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

gear change stiff

Pass 7 Nov 2008 164,215 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 164,213 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2007 163,403 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

unable to open boot

Fail 30 May 2007 161,719 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 151,567 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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P440 SBX is a 1997 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 P440 SBX, 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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P440 SBX is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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