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P354 GVM

1996 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

15,981 mi
Last recorded15,981 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP354 GVM
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 15,981 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 15,981 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 153,563 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 146,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

bonnet release cable has deteriorated and the owner has made his ownrelease system which seems to work effectively.

Fail 7 Feb 2011 146,647 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

bonnet release cable has deteriorated and the owner has made his ownrelease system which seems to work effectively.

Pass 4 Feb 2010 140,144 miles

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

drivers side inner door handle is broken but can still be opened from inside

Fail 28 Jan 2010 140,141 miles

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

drivers side inner door handle is broken but can still be opened from inside

Pass 11 Jun 2008 135,921 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 135,921 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 132,591 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 132,591 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2005 124,506 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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P354 GVM is a 1996 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P354 GVM, 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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P354 GVM is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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