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P183 SGN

1996 Renault Espace

Purple Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

186,945 mi
Last recorded186,945 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 SGN
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 186,945 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front mounting loose

rear wiper torn

Fail 22 Feb 2013 186,945 miles

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front mounting loose

rear wiper torn

Pass 27 Feb 2012 73,980 miles

Only 2 rear seats fitted

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 173,786 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Only 2 rear seats fitted

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 162,018 miles

2x rearmost seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Mar 2010 151,411 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 151,411 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 140,225 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 140,255 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008 132,661 miles

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

slight play at steering wheel.

Fail 12 May 2008 132,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

slight play at steering wheel.

Pass 10 Jul 2007 129,500 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 129,500 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 121,321 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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P183 SGN is a 1996 Renault Espace in Purple with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P183 SGN, 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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P183 SGN is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 22 October 1996.

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