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P172 JOT

1996 Renault Espace

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,467 mi
Last recorded142,467 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 JOT
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2008 142,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre has small cut on outer wall

Fail 7 Jul 2008 142,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 132,973 miles

both front lower suspention arms have some wear in the rear bush's

n/s/f fog light not working

Fail 22 Jun 2007 132,973 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front lower suspention arms have some wear in the rear bush's

n/s/f fog light not working

Pass 4 Jul 2006 125,867 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 125,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P172 JOT is a 1996 Renault Espace in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P172 JOT, 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 P172 JOT registered?

P172 JOT is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P172 JOT safe to buy?

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