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P314 FOP

1996 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

114,866 mi
Last recorded114,866 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP314 FOP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 114,866 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 23 Jul 2013 114,826 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2012 109,173 miles

Slight movement in steering rack

Fail 18 Jul 2012 109,034 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Slight movement in steering rack

Pass 14 Jul 2011 103,014 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 103,010 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 98,230 miles

n/s front tyre worn on both edges

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 20 Jul 2010 98,728 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on both edges

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 30 Jul 2009 93,688 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 93,649 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 88,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel filter front hose perished

o/s front tyre worn low on inner edge

play in n/s of steering rack

play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 28 Jul 2008 88,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel filter front hose perished

o/s front tyre worn low on inner edge

play in n/s of steering rack

play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 31 Jul 2007 83,174 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 25 Jul 2006 77,109 miles

exhaust system corroded, tail pipe poor. air-con in-op.

Fail 25 Jul 2006 77,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust system corroded, tail pipe poor. air-con in-op.

Pass 27 Jul 2005

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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P314 FOP is a 1996 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P314 FOP, 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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P314 FOP is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 27 November 1996.

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