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P492 NOR

1997 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,905 mi
Last recorded98,905 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP492 NOR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2009 98,905 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 98,905 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 98,905 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 98,905 miles

Battery insecure

front tyres wearing on inside edge

offside antiroll bar link top dust cover burst

Fail 11 May 2007 98,905 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

front tyres wearing on inside edge

offside antiroll bar link top dust cover burst

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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P492 NOR is a 1997 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P492 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 P492 NOR registered?

P492 NOR is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is P492 NOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P492 NOR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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