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P388 RGN

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

170,823 mi
Last recorded170,823 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP388 RGN
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 170,823 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jun 2011 167,542 miles

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jul 2010 161,899 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 154,562 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 149,777 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 149,770 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 145,908 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

pin hole in n/s c v gaitor

Pass 30 Jun 2006 144,172 miles

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

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

oil leak

only 4 seat belts checked as 2 seat removed

slight play in steering system

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 RGN is a 1996 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RGN, 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 RGN registered?

P388 RGN is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 27 November 1996.

Is P388 RGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P388 RGN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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