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P343 LFA

1996 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,700 mi
Last recorded60,700 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 LFA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 60,700 miles

Offside Front inner wing slight corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2017 60,700 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported 3x mounting rubbers split (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front inner wing slight corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2016 59,693 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 59,693 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 59,510 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 59,105 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 58,235 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 58,235 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 57,171 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 56,201 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

steering rack bushes have slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2010 55,035 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 53,871 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 52,533 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 50,107 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 50,104 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 48,730 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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P343 LFA 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 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 P343 LFA, 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 P343 LFA registered?

P343 LFA is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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