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P47 PHY

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,206 mi
Last recorded76,206 miles
Recorded on29 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP47 PHY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2008 76,206 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight play to steering rack

Pass 4 Jun 2007 66,999 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 66,999 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid level low

child seat fitted to nearside rear at time of test

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

play in steering rack

slight exhaust blows

slight play in both front top ball joints

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jun 2006 61,071 miles

c/l 432934

Fail 27 May 2006 60,986 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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P47 PHY is a 1996 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P47 PHY, 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 P47 PHY registered?

P47 PHY is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 August 1996.

Is P47 PHY safe to buy?

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