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P515 AFJ

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,891 mi
Last recorded175,891 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP515 AFJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2009 175,891 miles

inner and outer front anti roll bar bushes worn

lift in offside and nearside front upper wishbone swivels

offside and nearside rear suspension coil springs corroded

play in offside and nearside rack ends

rear exhaust silencer pipe corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2009 175,891 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

inner and outer front anti roll bar bushes worn

lift in offside and nearside front upper wishbone swivels

offside and nearside rear suspension coil springs corroded

play in offside and nearside rack ends

rear exhaust silencer pipe corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2007 170,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

very slight play in n/s end of steering rack

Pass 26 Jun 2007 167,936 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 155,385 miles

air cleaner box corroded at bottom

slight play n/s front steering rack arm

Pass 23 Jun 2005 140,238 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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P515 AFJ is a 1996 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P515 AFJ, 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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P515 AFJ is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P515 AFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P515 AFJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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