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P165 PBX

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

189,477 mi
Last recorded189,477 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 PBX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 189,477 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 183,136 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 180,473 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2013 179,544 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

condensation in the offside headlight (beam pattern poor)

offside front brake disc inner face pitted/corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2013 179,364 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

condensation in the offside headlight (beam pattern poor)

offside front brake disc inner face pitted/corroded

offside front wheel stiff to turn by hand

Fail 17 Nov 2012 176,479 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

blue tint to the front sidelights

offside rear tyre tread wearing low

Pass 17 Nov 2012 176,479 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

blue tint to the front sidelights

offside rear tyre tread wearing low

Pass 2 Nov 2011 171,834 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2011 171,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 166,686 miles

Battery insecure

Minor leak from exhaust front section

Offside rear shock absorber damp

Oil leak

Power steering components damp

Rear roadsprings corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2010 166,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear coil springs corroding

Battery insecure

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

power steering pipes and steering rack damp

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Oct 2009 158,071 miles

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

front side lights have a blue tint

Fail 24 Oct 2009 158,071 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front side lights have a blue tint

Pass 25 Oct 2008 154,139 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front exhaust bracket in poor condition

Pass 20 Oct 2007 145,103 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2006 125,498 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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P165 PBX is a 1996 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P165 PBX, 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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P165 PBX is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 26 August 1996.

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