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P549 UBD

1996 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,945 mi
Last recorded142,945 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP549 UBD
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 142,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 139,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

nearside front tyre has cracking to inner wall

Pass 20 Oct 2011 135,790 miles

n/sf tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2011 135,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/sf tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2010 131,321 miles

offside front tyre inner sidewall cut but no ply exposed

Fail 13 Oct 2010 131,321 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre inner sidewall cut but no ply exposed

Pass 29 Oct 2009 128,016 miles

All tyres on roadwheels are worn more on outer edges due to underinflation. Both rear tyres very close to legal limit.

Fail 22 Oct 2009 127,980 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

All tyres on roadwheels are worn more on outer edges due to underinflation. Both rear tyres very close to legal limit.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 124,241 miles

Oil leak

advise play in offside rear wheel bearing

both front brake readings showing grabbing

both front wipers smearing

nearside mirror glass insecure

play in steering rack at both sides

Pass 30 Oct 2007 121,614 miles

Both front wipers split at ends and smearing screen slightly.

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak on engine

Fail 22 Oct 2007 121,581 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

high level brake light in op

n/s/f inner sill bonding separated from outer sill and also has slight damage to inner sill

oil leak on engine

Pass 23 Oct 2006 117,322 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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P549 UBD is a 1996 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P549 UBD, 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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P549 UBD is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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