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P388 HFL

1996 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,361 mi
Last recorded92,361 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP388 HFL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 92,361 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 90,593 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 88,175 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 85,891 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 85,876 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 82,744 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 80,378 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 75,543 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 71,631 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 68,810 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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P388 HFL is a 1996 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P388 HFL, 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 P388 HFL registered?

P388 HFL is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 11 November 1996.

Is P388 HFL safe to buy?

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