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P401 NGS

1996 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,210 mi
Last recorded95,210 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 NGS
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 95,210 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 22 Mar 2012 95,735 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 28 Mar 2011 93,014 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 89,875 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 86,760 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 86,752 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 84,299 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 78,078 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 71,716 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 71,716 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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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P401 NGS 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 70%.

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 P401 NGS, 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 P401 NGS registered?

P401 NGS is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P401 NGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P401 NGS shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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