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P156 SGN

1996 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,690 mi
Last recorded91,690 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 SGN
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2011 91,690 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2010 89,424 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 84,411 miles

NS bonnet catch stiff to operate

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OS handbrake requires adjustment

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 78,571 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 78,516 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 74,082 miles

slight blow exhaust rear box

slight play in rack n/s

Fail 24 Jan 2007 73,938 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

slight play in rack n/s

Pass 31 Jan 2006 66,926 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 66,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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P156 SGN is a 1996 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,068cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P156 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 P156 SGN registered?

P156 SGN is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P156 SGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P156 SGN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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