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P128 CVO

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

204,887 mi
Last recorded204,887 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP128 CVO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 204,887 miles

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

brake pipe slightly corroded to lsv

exhaust has a minor leak of gases

Fail 25 Jul 2013 204,683 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine cooling fans not working

o/s/f steering rack rubber mount poor

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 9 Jul 2012 191,554 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

alternator/power steering pump fixings/bracket cracked and bolts missing

dip beam switch touchy

Fail 5 Jul 2012 191,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

alternator/power steering pump fixings/bracket cracked and bolts missing

dip beam switch touchy

Pass 2 Aug 2011 176,455 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear road wheels mounted with spacers that are not central allowing wheels to rotate off centre

nut loose on pedal mounts

o/s steering rack mount poor

o/s/r tyre very close to fouling suspension

Fail 26 Jul 2011 176,427 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nut loose on pedal mounts

o/s steering rack mount poor

o/s/r tyre very close to fouling suspension

Pass 9 Jul 2007 162,613 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2007 162,515 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 145,969 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 May 2006 143,525 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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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P128 CVO is a 1996 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 121,931 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 P128 CVO, 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 30 years old, this Renault Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P128 CVO registered?

P128 CVO is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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