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P35 EAJ

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,802 mi
Last recorded159,802 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP35 EAJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 159,802 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

child seat fitted

oil leak

play in both rack ends

Fail 25 Jan 2016 159,801 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

child seat fitted

oil leak

play in both rack ends

Pass 5 Dec 2014 153,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen damaged

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2014 153,418 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen damaged

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2013 147,987 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 147,759 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 147,759 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 144,714 miles

slight wear front suspension bushes

slight wear steering column bush & joints

Fail 21 Nov 2011 144,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

slight wear front suspension bushes

slight wear steering column bush & joints

Pass 29 Nov 2010 141,308 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 133,793 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 133,793 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 126,432 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 126,432 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 117,794 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 109,690 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 104,930 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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P35 EAJ is a 1996 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P35 EAJ, 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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P35 EAJ is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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