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P857 MBK

1997 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,119 mi
Last recorded131,119 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP857 MBK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 131,119 miles

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

Nsf tyre inner tread slightly uneven

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 128,800 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

cannot check all rear seatbelts correctly all seats removed

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2012 128,800 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

cannot check all rear seatbelts correctly all seats removed

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2011 126,624 miles

Oil leak

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Feb 2010 124,159 miles

large engine oil leak

o/s rear tyre has 2 punctures

Pass 12 Feb 2009 121,495 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all rear seat belts not tested due to all rear seats removed at time of test

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and deteriorating on outer wall

offside rear hand brake cable outer cover starting to calapes (ok at time of test)

rear number plate held on with tape (ok at time of test)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 118,764 miles

all rear seatbelts not tested due to all rear seats removed

offside front tyre starting to deteriorate on outer wall

oil leaking from engine

Fail 21 Feb 2008 118,764 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all rear seatbelts not tested due to all rear seats removed

offside front tyre starting to deteriorate on outer wall

oil leaking from engine

Pass 22 Feb 2007 115,401 miles

all rear seatbelts not teated, as all rear seats, have been removed

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and starting to run out of shape

Pass 2 Mar 2006 111,982 miles

spare tyre tread below limit

unable to test rear seat belts, due to all rear seats not fitted.

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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P857 MBK is a 1997 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P857 MBK, 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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P857 MBK is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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