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P896 TAF

1997 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,920 mi
Last recorded124,920 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP896 TAF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 124,920 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2014 124,920 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2013 116,255 miles

Handbrake cables outer casing split

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount brokern but secure at time of test

Fail 1 Aug 2013 116,255 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Handbrake cables outer casing split

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount brokern but secure at time of test

Pass 24 May 2012 105,633 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2011 95,878 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 92,601 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 87,845 miles

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

Clattering eminating from gearbox when nearside wheel rotated

Noisy rear brakes (dust?)

Offside ABS wire in danger of fouling wheel

Pass 4 Sep 2007 81,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

slidht play on n/s rack ok at time of test

unable to open tail gate at time of test

Fail 3 Sep 2007 81,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

slight play on n/s rack ok at time of test

unable to open rear tailgate at time of test

Pass 8 Sep 2006 73,078 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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P896 TAF is a 1997 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P896 TAF, 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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P896 TAF is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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