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P617 YGF

1997 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

176,055 mi
Last recorded176,055 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP617 YGF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 176,055 miles

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

offside front fog lamp missing

Fail 5 Apr 2013 176,055 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside front fog lamp missing

rear wiper blade worn away

spare tyre flat

Pass 15 Mar 2012 175,539 miles

Battery not fixed securely

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight play in steering column top bush

Fail 15 Mar 2012 173,536 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery not fixed securely

Bonnet secondary catch seized

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in steering column top bush

Pass 26 Apr 2011 173,519 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES GREASED

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 167,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2009 167,299 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2008 161,439 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 154,281 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 154,280 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 138,328 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 126,286 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 126,238 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P617 YGF is a 1997 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P617 YGF, 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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P617 YGF is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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