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P245 RGT

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,644 mi
Last recorded135,644 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP245 RGT
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 135,644 miles

Battery not fixed but is not likely to cause damage

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Drivers internal door handle is broken

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced has stone chip & moisture inside (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat/seats missing at time of test

Fail 30 Oct 2015 135,514 miles

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

Battery not fixed but is not likely to cause damage

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Drivers internal door handle is broken

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced has stone chip & moisture inside (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat/seats missing at time of test

Pass 30 Oct 2014 127,475 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 121,221 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 117,625 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 117,622 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 112,091 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 112,091 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 107,038 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 102,955 miles

1) tyres 195 65 14 2) wheel trims fitted 3) oil leaks 4) washers poor

5) slight wear in o/s steering

Fail 31 Oct 2009 102,949 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

1) tyres 195 65 14 2) wheel trims fitted 3) oil leaks 4) washers poor

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 94,421 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 94,421 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside head lamp lens damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Oct 2007 87,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 79,649 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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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P245 RGT is a 1996 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P245 RGT, 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 P245 RGT registered?

P245 RGT is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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