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P669 NLD

1997 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,078 mi
Last recorded80,078 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP669 NLD
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 80,078 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 78,152 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 78,067 miles

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

Different size tyres fitted front to rear

OSR tyre slightly out of shape but still considered serviceable.

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 May 2013 65,562 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 May 2013 65,415 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2012 59,678 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 59,678 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 53,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2011 53,793 miles

Centre Front Upper 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 at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2010 47,312 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 45,060 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 45,060 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2008 43,265 miles

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

both rear tyres perished in sidewalls

Pass 1 May 2008 43,265 miles

both rear tyres perished in sidewalls

Pass 4 Sep 2006 40,473 miles

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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P669 NLD is a 1997 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P669 NLD, 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 P669 NLD registered?

P669 NLD is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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