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P464 XNJ

1997 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,394 mi
Last recorded96,394 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP464 XNJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2011 96,394 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2010 91,323 miles

slight play in o/s n/s st rack inner ends

Fail 24 Aug 2010 91,315 miles

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)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in o/s n/s st rack inner ends

Pass 27 Jul 2009 88,191 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 88,191 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 82,869 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 79,280 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 79,280 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f fog light lens cracked

n/s/f tyre on limit

n/s/r seat not fitted at time of test

o/s/f tyre low tread

recommend tracking check/adjustment

slight lift in front upper swivels

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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P464 XNJ is a 1997 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P464 XNJ, 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 P464 XNJ registered?

P464 XNJ is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 22 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P464 XNJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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