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P447 HFL

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,171 mi
Last recorded158,171 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP447 HFL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 158,171 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 149,457 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2009 140,203 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 132,719 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 132,719 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 124,335 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 124,335 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 114,633 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2006 114,633 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front 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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P447 HFL is a 1996 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P447 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 P447 HFL registered?

P447 HFL is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 16 October 1996.

Is P447 HFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P447 HFL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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