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P322 HWC

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,254 mi
Last recorded132,254 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP322 HWC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 132,254 miles

grease on o/s/f c.v gaiter but no hole found

o/s/f lower arm corroded but not weakend

slight movement in n/s/r lower arm bush

Fail 18 Nov 2010 132,194 miles

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

grease on o/s/f c.v gaiter but no hole found

o/s/f lower arm corroded but not weakend

slight movement in n/s/r lower arm bush

Pass 14 Jan 2010 124,834 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 116,141 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 108,543 miles

front tyre treads are worn on the edges

fuel tank strap is corroded

offside and nearside rear coil springs are corroded

small hole in the exhaust system

Pass 17 Jan 2007 99,707 miles

offside rear tyre tread is getting low

offside wiper blade is poor

slight play in offside front upper ball joint

Pass 18 Nov 2005 87,666 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 87,666 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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P322 HWC is a 1996 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P322 HWC, 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 P322 HWC registered?

P322 HWC is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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