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P387 OPW

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,125 mi
Last recorded179,125 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP387 OPW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 179,125 miles

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

clutch very stiff in operation - STRONG ADVICE

exhaust system welds and joints corroded

front and rear numberplates delaminating

headlight adjuster dial plate insecure (driver operated)

nearside and offside front and rear suspension coil springs corroded

nearside and offside front steering track rod (rack end) bushes - play

nearside and offside front suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroding

nearside and offside rear shock absorber top mount areas corroded

offside front bumper grille trims insecure

offside front fog light lens cracked

slightly long travel on handbrake

towbar - electrics mounting plate insecure

Fail 27 Apr 2010 179,125 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

clutch very stiff in operation - STRONG ADVICE

exhaust system welds and joints corroded

front and rear numberplates delaminating

headlight adjuster dial plate insecure (driver operated)

nearside and offside front and rear suspension coil springs corroded

nearside and offside front steering track rod (rack end) bushes - play

nearside and offside front suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroding

nearside and offside rear shock absorber top mount areas corroded

offside front bumper grille trims insecure

offside front fog light lens cracked

slightly long travel on handbrake

towbar - electrics mounting plate insecure

Fail 22 Apr 2009 168,393 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 168,393 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 168,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door inner handle incomplete

front brake pads very low

Pass 17 Mar 2008 162,231 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2007 152,995 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 152,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

advice on steering rack has slight movement

Pass 31 Mar 2006 140,668 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 140,668 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P387 OPW is a 1996 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P387 OPW, 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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P387 OPW is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 14 August 1996.

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