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P338 GOM

1996 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,862 mi
Last recorded103,862 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP338 GOM
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 103,862 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 103,862 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 103,862 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 103,862 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

emission test required

Pass 1 Apr 2011 107,862 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 103,862 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 99,656 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 99,650 miles

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

n/s/r pk brake low performace

Pass 21 Nov 2007 90,393 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

unable to test offside rear center rear offside rear rear seat belts as seats not fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2006 84,819 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 84,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P338 GOM 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 63.6%.

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 P338 GOM, 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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P338 GOM is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 October 1996.

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