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P168 RUW

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,133 mi
Last recorded99,133 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2010 99,133 miles

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

rear number plate has slight marks

Pass 26 Oct 2009 92,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s wiper split but still clearing screen adequately

Pass 19 Nov 2008 89,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 84,034 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 77,418 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 RUW is a 1996 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RUW, 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 RUW registered?

P168 RUW is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P168 RUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P168 RUW shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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