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P168 DJW

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,071 mi
Last recorded94,071 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 DJW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 94,071 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 89,758 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 87,331 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 87,331 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 85,714 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 82,276 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 78,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 75,251 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 75,251 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 72,953 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 72,953 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 70,216 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 70,216 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 66,589 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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P168 DJW is a 1996 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P168 DJW, 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 P168 DJW registered?

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

Is P168 DJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P168 DJW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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