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P517 MSE

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,773 mi
Last recorded123,773 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP517 MSE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 123,773 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 123,771 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 121,749 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 119,822 miles

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly corroded

offside and nearside front brake pads wearing thin

offside and nearside front lower wishbone rear bushes slightly perished

Pass 11 Sep 2006 118,209 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 22 Aug 2006 118,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

front discs in poor condition

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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P517 MSE 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 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 P517 MSE, 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 P517 MSE registered?

P517 MSE is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P517 MSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P517 MSE shows 6 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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