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P289 FVM

1996 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,045 mi
Last recorded147,045 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 FVM
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2009 147,045 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 147,045 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

drivers seat belt fluffed

front and rear number plates damaged

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2008 138,404 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2007 128,899 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 119,512 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 119,390 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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P289 FVM is a 1996 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P289 FVM, 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 P289 FVM registered?

P289 FVM is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P289 FVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P289 FVM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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