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P173 JOT

1996 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,449 mi
Last recorded8,449 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 JOT
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2009 8,449 miles

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

centre exhaust mount perishing

cooling fan late operating

fuel pipes perishing

slight play in offside rack knuckle

Fail 8 Jan 2009 8,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

centre exhaust mount perishing

fuel pipes perishing

slight play in offside rack knuckle

Pass 8 Feb 2008 1,051 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 117,615 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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P173 JOT is a 1996 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P173 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 P173 JOT registered?

P173 JOT is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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