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P69 PBD

1997 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

108,461 mi
Last recorded108,461 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP69 PBD
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 108,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 108,445 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 104,337 miles

Spare tyre defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 104,319 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Mar 2014 99,069 miles

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

spare wheel loose

Fail 24 Feb 2014 99,059 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

spare wheel loose

Pass 7 Feb 2013 92,610 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 84,095 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 84,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 73,046 miles

rear exhaust rubber mounting missing

slight movement at offside front wheel

Pass 15 Jan 2010 65,069 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Steering rack,little play/worn?

Fail 15 Jan 2010 65,069 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Steering rack,little play/worn?

Pass 15 Jan 2009 58,753 miles

Both front brake disc's,are lightly worped in rolling road?

Both front brake flex-hoses ferrules,rust corrosion

Fail 15 Jan 2009 58,753 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Both front brake disc's,are lightly worped in rolling road?

Both front brake flex-hoses ferrules,rust corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2008 52,691 miles

A towbar is fitted to the vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2008 52,675 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

A towbar is fitted to the vehicle

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2007 47,416 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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P69 PBD is a 1997 Renault Espace in Green 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 P69 PBD, 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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P69 PBD is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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