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P168 BTF

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,320 mi
Last recorded135,320 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 BTF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 135,320 miles

Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 118,509 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 118,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 101,768 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

wippers close tolimit

Fail 28 Jan 2011 101,768 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

wippers close tolimit

Pass 28 Jan 2010 96,929 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 96,922 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 88,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsr tyre slightly perished

petroel tank strap corrored

Pass 28 Jan 2009 88,691 miles

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

nsr tyre slightly perished

petroel tank strap corrored

Pass 28 Jan 2008 81,251 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2007 80,191 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 80,191 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 80,191 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear tyres getting low on edges †os wiper blade torn †rear/front brakes imbalanced †clutch pedal rubber missing †bolt hanging out of front of alternator/rubbing on radiator tubes

Pass 8 Jan 2007 77,249 miles

slight damage to os mirror

Pass 14 Dec 2005 72,541 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all rear seats missing at time of test

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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P168 BTF is a 1996 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P168 BTF, 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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P168 BTF is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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