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P583 RUV

1997 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

214,503 mi
Last recorded214,503 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP583 RUV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2019 214,503 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 207,410 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 207,396 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative arm siezed (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2017 196,894 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 187,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer section wearing close to limits (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe to flexi showing bad corrosion starting (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 187,974 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play excessive play in ball joint (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe to flexi inside arch area corroded badly. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint O/S front upper suspension arm outer ball joint showing bad lift play/wear in joint. (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Service and parking brake imbalance readings above limits. O/S/R brake possibly causing the problem as looks damp on back plate area.? (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both Front lower suspension arm outer ball joints starting to show lift play / wear in joint. (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both Front lower suspension arm rear pivot bushes showing play - O/S especially wearing. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint N/S front upper suspension arm outer ball joint starting to show lift play/wear in joint. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer section wearing close to limits (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe to flexi showing bad corrosion starting (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 181,285 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 172,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle only just passed emission test levels.

Fail 24 Nov 2014 172,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle only just passed smoke emission tests

Pass 2 Dec 2013 163,053 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2013 162,866 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2012 152,746 miles

Drivers windscreen washer not working

O/S/R Tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2012 152,746 miles

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

Drivers windscreen washer not working

O/S/R Tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2011 144,970 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 138,200 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs rusty and worn

Fail 17 Nov 2010 138,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs rusty and worn

Pass 30 Nov 2009 128,492 miles

Long handbrake travel

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

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

Slight oil leak

oil on min mark

Fail 27 Nov 2009 128,492 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Long handbrake travel

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

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

Slight oil leak

oil on min mark

Pass 24 Nov 2008 121,112 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 111,588 miles

Long handbrake travel

N/S/F wiperblade split

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2007 111,588 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Long handbrake travel

N/S/F wiperblade split

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2006 101,394 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 101,367 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2005 90,952 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2005 90,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

adv noise from engine †exhaust resting on crossmember

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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P583 RUV is a 1997 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 P583 RUV, 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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P583 RUV is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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