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P992 OLK

1997 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,408 mi
Last recorded134,408 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP992 OLK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2016 134,408 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage outersill cover. (6.1.C.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel tank strap corroded & split.

Only one nearside rear seat fitted when tested.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 132,592 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 130,175 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 130,175 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 125,674 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 125,656 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 118,616 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 118,606 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 113,475 miles

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

l/h front brake binding slightly

r/h front road spring incorect ?

Fail 25 Feb 2011 113,475 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

r/h front road spring incorect ?

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

l/h front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2010 113,474 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 111,160 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 111,159 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2008 106,240 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 102,062 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 98,351 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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P992 OLK is a 1997 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P992 OLK, 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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What year was P992 OLK registered?

P992 OLK is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 14 July 1997.

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