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P139 SGN

1996 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,727 mi
Last recorded95,727 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 SGN
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 95,727 miles

battery insecure

engine oil leak

fuel tank strap security

hand brake travel

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

play in nearside front steering arm/rack

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 18 Mar 2009 95,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

battery insecure

engine oil leak

fuel tank strap security

hand brake travel

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

play in nearside front steering arm/rack

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 3 Apr 2008 91,437 miles

battery insecure

engine oil leak

handbrake travel

Fail 3 Apr 2008 91,437 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

engine oil leak

handbrake travel

Pass 16 Mar 2007 83,967 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 83,967 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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)

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

front pads getting low

slight oil leak to power steering pump

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Jan 2006 75,651 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 75,651 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads appear to be worn quite low †handbrake could do with adjustment

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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P139 SGN is a 1996 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P139 SGN, 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 P139 SGN registered?

P139 SGN is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is P139 SGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P139 SGN shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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