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P246 PMW

1996 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

180,915 mi
Last recorded180,915 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 PMW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 180,915 miles

3rd row seats not fitted at time of test

Oil leak

offside wiperblade splitting at ends

slight deterioration of rear number plate

Fail 18 Jun 2013 180,915 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

3rd row seats not fitted at time of test

Oil leak

offside wiperblade splitting at ends

slight deterioration of rear number plate

Pass 7 Jul 2012 173,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2012 173,707 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 162,135 miles

front discs heavilly worn

ns washer jet poor

nsr tyre wearing outer edge

oil leaks

osf top arm inner bush slight play

osf tyre slight damage to thread

rear no plate starting to deteriate

slight play osf sterring rack

slight play osf top balljoint

Fail 24 May 2011 161,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs heavilly worn

ns washer jet poor

nsr tyre wearing outer edge

oil leaks

osf top arm inner bush slight play

osf tyre slight damage to thread

rear no plate starting to deteriate

slight play osf sterring rack

slight play osf top balljoint

Pass 22 Jun 2010 152,391 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2009 140,171 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2009 140,171 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 131,749 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 131,743 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 117,216 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 110,825 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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P246 PMW is a 1996 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P246 PMW, 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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P246 PMW is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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