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P426 APH

1996 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

173,542 mi
Last recorded173,542 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP426 APH
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 173,542 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak Engine ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 173,533 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Bonnet hinges broken (both)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner track rod. ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 172,667 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside front (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside and Offside front inner steering arms slight play

Nearside and Offside front wing mirrors damaged

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2016 172,667 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside front (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside and Offside front inner steering arms slight play

Nearside and Offside front wing mirrors damaged

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2015 171,079 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 169,115 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

bonnet hinges worn

mirrors repaired

slight noise from n/s front wheelbearing

Fail 3 Jul 2014 169,115 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

bonnet hinges worn

mirrors repaired

slight noise from n/s front wheelbearing

Fail 28 Jun 2013 166,367 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

slight noise from n/s front wheelbearing

Pass 28 Jun 2013 166,367 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight noise from n/s front wheelbearing

Pass 2 Jul 2012 162,723 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2011 157,639 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 157,639 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 153,752 miles

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

Offside bonnet hinge partialy broken.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 148,817 miles

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

Offside bonnet catch not securing.

Fail 29 Jun 2009 148,734 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside bonnet catch not securing.

Pass 27 Jun 2008 143,621 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 138,461 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 138,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 132,025 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 128,589 miles

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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P426 APH is a 1996 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P426 APH, 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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P426 APH is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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