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P57 PYB

1997 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

248,651 mi
Last recorded248,651 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP57 PYB
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 248,651 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 237,804 miles

Air con pipe damaged

Handbrake travel high

Nearside mirror damaged

Spare tyre flat

Suspension bushes perishing

Suspension components corroded

Fail 22 May 2017 237,804 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Air con pipe damaged

Handbrake travel high

Nearside mirror damaged

Spare tyre flat

Suspension bushes perishing

Suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 231,263 miles

Brake pipe/hose connectors corroded

Corrosion to front subframe and rear suspension components

Front brake discs badly corroded

Front crossmember corroded and holed - not considered criteria (radiator mounting)

Handbrake travel high - suggest attention

Headlamps slight condensation - patterns not adversely affected

Nearside mirror damaged

Play in nearside front anti roll bar link - suggest replace

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 12 May 2015 223,704 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front cross member under rad has surface corrosion

offside front fog light lens damaged

Fail 12 May 2015 223,704 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front cross member under rad has surface corrosion

offside front fog light lens damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2011 220,209 miles

front brake discs worn

handbrake travel slightly high

nearside front fog lamp glass broken

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2010 211,412 miles

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

drivers mirror cracked - view to rear not adversely affected

exhaust system corroding

handbrake travel high

intermittent fuel smell

tested with FOUR passenger seats fitted

unable to see brake pads clearly due to wheeltrims fitted

wipers splitting

Pass 20 Nov 2009 207,573 miles

bonnet not locking down correctly of offside catch - bonnet still secure

both front tyres wearing near limit and on edges

drivers mirror glass cracked - view to rear not adversely affected

exhaust boxes corroding

oil leak

rear number plate slight loose

Pass 4 Nov 2008 203,240 miles

Front brake pads and discs worn. New pads and discs needed in appx 3000 miles.

Nearside door mirror cracked.

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

nearside front fog lamp lens smashed.

Pass 6 Nov 2007 187,549 miles

slight crack in n/s door mirror glass.

slight play in n/s track rod inner joint.

Fail 1 Nov 2007 187,535 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside front fog light smashed

Nearside front inner C.V boot is leaking gearbox oil

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

Offside front inner steering arm has slight play

Fail 30 Oct 2007 187,535 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside front inner C.V boot is leaking gearbok oil

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 175,604 miles

Oil 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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P57 PYB is a 1997 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P57 PYB, 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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P57 PYB is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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