The RENAULT ESPACE (1997-03) 5DR MPV 2.0 16V EXPRESSION AUTO 7-SEAT is a large, family-focused people carrier rather than an SUV or ordinary hatchback. In the UK, the Espace helped define the practical seven-seat MPV, offering flexible space for passengers and luggage in a single, roomy cabin. Its automatic gearbox adds ease. The petrol automatic is suited to relaxed trips, while seven seats help with school runs, holidays and larger households and bulky loads too. mycarcheck.com has only four checks across three VINs, so its figures are a limited snapshot: average recorded mileage was 125,000, annual mileage 4,000 and previous keepers 2.5. The average private-sale figure in these checks was £100, a data point rather than a current price guide. Compared with smaller MPVs, the Espace stands out for its generous, adaptable interior and seven-seat capacity; buyers should check that the age-related condition and automatic gearbox suit their needs carefully before buying.