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P524 MLT

1996 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

198,799 mi
Last recorded198,799 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP524 MLT
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 198,799 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 196,139 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2013 196,133 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2012 194,118 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 191,176 miles

FRONT BEAM TOUCHING GEAR BOX

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 186,940 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 182,530 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 176,386 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 170,629 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 170,568 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 166,938 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 166,792 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

1. front windscreen damaged 2. major oil leaks on engine 3. slight wear in steering rack o/s 4. o/s/f tyre wearing low 5. clutch operation very stiff † †

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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P524 MLT is a 1996 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P524 MLT, 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 P524 MLT registered?

P524 MLT is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 25 November 1996.

Is P524 MLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P524 MLT shows 12 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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