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P193 VDF

1996 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

162,179 mi
Last recorded162,179 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP193 VDF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2010 162,179 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

front coil springs corroded

front suspension lower arm inner rear bushes cracking

rear coil springs corroded

tailgate not opening

Fail 6 Nov 2010 161,950 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

front coil springs corroded

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

front suspension lower arm inner rear bushes cracking

rear coil springs corroded

tailgate not opening

Pass 4 Nov 2009 151,539 miles

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

both front wipper blades split

centre row,centre seat missing

front brake discs in poor condition

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

rear row seats missing

slight front brake imbalence

Fail 29 Oct 2009 151,280 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight front brake imbalence

Pass 3 Oct 2008 144,011 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

centre second row seat not fitted at time of retest

nearside front tyre worn on edges (no cords visible)

slight play in both sides front steering arms

third row seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Oct 2008 144,011 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on edges (no cords visible)

slight play in both sides front steering arms

third row seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Aug 2007 137,004 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 127,501 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 127,501 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside 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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P193 VDF is a 1996 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P193 VDF, 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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P193 VDF is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 26 November 1996.

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