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P259 BMO

1996 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,399 mi
Last recorded86,399 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP259 BMO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 86,399 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

wiper blades wearing

Pass 26 May 2012 86,224 miles

Battery insecure

Both front top ball joints and support arm bush's worn

Both rear side lights flash with indicators

Both rear springs and shocks corroded

Front washers weak

N/S/R tyre has outer sidewall damage

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 May 2012 86,224 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Both front top ball joints and support arm bush's worn

Both rear side lights flash with indicators

Both rear springs and shocks corroded

Front washers weak

N/S/R tyre has outer sidewall damage

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2011 84,891 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2011 84,890 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2010 84,170 miles

Only five seats fitted at time of test.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 83,221 miles

Slight movement in steering rack near-side and off-side inner joints.

Pass 9 May 2008 81,694 miles

slight play in steering rack-near side

Pass 11 May 2007 80,226 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 80,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 78,486 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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P259 BMO is a 1996 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P259 BMO, 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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P259 BMO is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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