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P957 HUD

1997 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,730 mi
Last recorded178,730 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP957 HUD
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 178,730 miles

air bag light on

both rear tyres 3.5mm

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust front pipe/cat poor condition

front brake discs poor condition

front suspension knocks

front wishbone bushes poor condition (just acceptable)

play in steering rack (just acceptable)

slight play n/s/f drop link (just acceptable)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 166,735 miles

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust poor condition

front wishbone bushes poor condition

n/s/f and rear tyres 3.5mm,uneven wear

play in steering rack

slight play n/s/f drop link

slight suspension knocks

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 10 Apr 2010 157,257 miles

air bag light on

corrosion to exhaust

n/s/r coil spring poor condition

play in steering rack

slight runout to o/s/r tyre

surface rust to brake pipes

suspension knocks

Fail 9 Apr 2010 157,257 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

air bag light on

corrosion to exhaust

n/s/r coil spring poor condition

play in steering rack

slight runout to o/s/r tyre

surface rust to brake pipes

suspension knocks

Pass 7 Apr 2009 148,970 miles

air bag light on

exhaust poor condition

front brake discs poor condition

n/s/f coil spring poor condition

n/s/f suspension top poor condition

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on edges

o/s/f suspension top poor condition

rear wiper arm missing

slight suspension knocks

surface rust to brake pipes

various body damage

Pass 7 Apr 2008 139,171 miles

slight suspension knocks.exhaust poor condition.front brake discs poor condition.surface rust to brake pipes.slight play in steering rack.front tyres worn on edges.corrosion to all coil springs.

Pass 13 Apr 2007 129,331 miles

slight play steering rack o/s. †radiator weeping. †slight tread run out rear tyres. †slight suspension knocks n/s/f.

Fail 11 Apr 2006 122,781 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 122,781 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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P957 HUD is a 1997 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P957 HUD, 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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P957 HUD is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 25 July 1997.

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