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P819 PMJ

1997 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,489 mi
Last recorded98,489 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP819 PMJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 98,489 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side steering rack drumstick worn

Fail 12 Dec 2011 98,449 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side steering rack drumstick worn

Pass 17 Nov 2010 85,205 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

all door handles stiff

all steering and suspension components a corroded

brake compensatar load valve damp unsure if lubricant sprayed on

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

frunt brake discs scored and pitted

frunt rubber mounting split

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

hand brake cables corroded and split

n/s o/s drumsticks slight play

plastic covers fitted

rear axle corroded

tail garte olnly opens from inside

Fail 28 Oct 2010 85,198 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension components corroded

front discs scored and pitted

front exhaust rubber mounting split

fuel tank straps corroded

handbrake cable outer sheef corroded and split

rear axle heavily corroded

sill covers fitted

tow bar heavily corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2009 82,349 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front shocks and coil springs corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 82,349 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front shocks and coil springs corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 72,384 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play rack bushes

Pass 6 Nov 2007 63,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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P819 PMJ is a 1997 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P819 PMJ, 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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P819 PMJ is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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