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P424 VFR

1996 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,168 mi
Last recorded155,168 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP424 VFR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 155,168 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 155,148 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 144,748 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 144,744 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 138,734 miles

offside head light damaged

slight leak at power steering rack

slight movement in both top ball joints just legal

Pass 10 Apr 2006 129,200 miles

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

cambelt due at 144000

offside front fog light damaged

offside head light damaged

oil leak

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 3 Apr 2006 129,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

brake fluid level low

cambelt due at 144000

offside front fog light damaged

offside head light damaged

oil leak

slight play in nearside steering rack

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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P424 VFR is a 1996 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P424 VFR, 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 P424 VFR registered?

P424 VFR is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 11 November 1996.

Is P424 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P424 VFR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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