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P850 RBX

1997 Renault Espace

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,621 mi
Last recorded144,621 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP850 RBX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 144,621 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 144,621 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 143,794 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front exaust wearing thin

oil leak

towbar elec socket insurecure

Fail 29 Feb 2016 143,794 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front exaust wearing thin

oil leak

towbar elec socket insurecure

Pass 5 Mar 2015 142,909 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

electric socket loose

rear seat belt riciver damaged

Fail 5 Mar 2015 142,909 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

electric socket loose

rear seat belt riciver damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2014 141,449 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 141,449 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 140,733 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 140,733 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 134,332 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

front exaust rubber

Fail 9 Feb 2012 134,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

front exaust rubber

Pass 1 Mar 2011 128,807 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 128,807 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

steering noisey

Pass 17 Feb 2010 125,211 miles

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

unable to have proper view of outer sill due to plastic covers.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 110,083 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2008 95,451 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

only one seat fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Feb 2007 81,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre side wallcracking

rear tail box holed and blowing slightly

Fail 1 Feb 2007 81,356 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

rear tail; box holed and blowing

Pass 16 Feb 2006 75,528 miles

front brake discs corroded

oil leak on engine

osf tyre on limit

slight dampness on steering rack

slight play in steering rack

spare tyre flat

tail pipe corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2006 75,528 miles

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORODED

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

OSF TYRE ON LIMIT

SLIGHT DAMPNESSON STEERING RACK

SPARE TYRE FLAT

TAIL PIPE CORODED

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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P850 RBX is a 1997 Renault Espace in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P850 RBX, 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 P850 RBX registered?

P850 RBX is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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