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P975 RUV

1997 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

224,452 mi
Last recorded224,452 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP975 RUV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 224,452 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 224,452 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 213,954 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 200,766 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 200,764 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

maximum freeplay at handbrake lever.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 182,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 181,849 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 164,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust front mounting perished . slight play in o/s of steering rack .wiper blades poor .

Pass 5 Apr 2011 157,063 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 157,063 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 149,583 miles

engine and gearbox oil stained

play in steering rack

rear coil springs corroded

slight bind evident from front brakes

slight play in nearside front antiroll bar link arm bushes

Fail 19 Apr 2010 149,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

engine and gearbox oil stained

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit(strong advise)

play in steering rack

rear coil springs corroded

slight bind evident from front brakes

slight play in nearside front antiroll bar link arm bushes

Pass 27 Apr 2009 135,790 miles

clutch cable graunchy

engine and gearbox oil stained

offside rear tyre on 2mm and hearside rear on 1.6mm

slight bind from nearside rear brake

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

slight oil stains on power steering pump

slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Apr 2009 135,790 miles

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

clutch cable graunchy

engine and gearbox oil stained

offside rear tyre on 2mm and hearside rear on 1.6mm

slight bind from nearside rear brake

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

slight oil stains on power steering pump

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Apr 2008 129,402 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2008 129,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2007 120,423 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 120,423 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine and gearbox oil leaks evident

front brake discs worn and starting to corrode

offside outer cv gaiter perished

play in offside of steering rack

slight oil stains on power steering pump

slight play in nearside upper ball joint

Pass 26 May 2006 108,071 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 108,071 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT TOP BALLJOINT,AND,OFFSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END.

SLIGHT SMEAR FROM NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE.

Pass 24 May 2005 94,968 miles

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

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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P975 RUV is a 1997 Renault Espace in Red 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 P975 RUV, 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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P975 RUV is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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