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P640 PLH

1997 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

149,574 mi
Last recorded149,574 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP640 PLH
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 149,574 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 149,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

n/s/f fog light missing

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Mar 2013 141,904 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 141,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 134,777 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 134,777 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2011 126,037 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING ARM

Pass 13 Apr 2010 117,573 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 15 May 2009 107,394 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 107,394 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 101,286 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 97,863 miles

alt belt tensioner worn

n/s/f inner cv boot leaking gearbox oil

o/s/f abs wire loose

oil leak from back of engine

slight movement to both steering arms

Fail 12 Oct 2007 97,861 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

alt belt tensioner worn

n/s/f inner cv boot leaking gearbox oil

o/s/f abs wire loose

oil leak from back of engine

slight movement to both steering arms

Pass 14 Oct 2006 91,485 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 91,481 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

bad oil leak from back of engine

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight movement to both steering rack arms

Pass 18 Oct 2005 83,607 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

advise slight play/movement in offside of steering rack but not considered excesive

Fail 17 Oct 2005 83,599 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

advise slight play/movement in offside of steering rack but not considered excesive

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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P640 PLH is a 1997 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P640 PLH, 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 P640 PLH registered?

P640 PLH is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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