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P876 MBK

1997 Renault Espace

Purple Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

182,684 mi
Last recorded182,684 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP876 MBK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2009 182,684 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 182,665 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 182,649 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 167,674 miles

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

advise (slight play offside front steering rack end)

advise(slight play offside front top suspensin arm)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 167,427 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2007 148,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 148,654 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 135,453 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 135,431 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on inside edge

o/s steering rack has slight play

o/s/r flexi brake ferrules corroded

oil leak from engine recommend further investigation

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

unable to fully inspect brake discs and pads

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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P876 MBK is a 1997 Renault Espace in Purple with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P876 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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P876 MBK is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 21 January 1997.

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