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P697 NLK

1997 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

211,717 mi
Last recorded211,717 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP697 NLK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 211,717 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 209,359 miles

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

Front tyres wearing thin on inner edges.

Some wear to front anti-roll bar bushes.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 203,586 miles

slight misting around steering rack

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 198,755 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 198,755 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 193,233 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

high rear brake application

n/s/f headlamp slightly insecure

slight pitting on front inner brake discs

small stonechips in windscreen

some dampness around rear brake valve

Pass 20 Jan 2010 186,648 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 179,944 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 173,904 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 164,974 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 164,974 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 159,309 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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P697 NLK is a 1997 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P697 NLK, 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 P697 NLK registered?

P697 NLK is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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