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P557 TBO

1996 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,442 mi
Last recorded144,442 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP557 TBO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2012 144,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 144,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2011 13,535 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 21 Jun 2011 13,535 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 24 Jun 2010 127,802 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

both steering rack gaiters perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Jun 2010 127,802 miles

Oil leak

both steering rack gaiters perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Jun 2009 123,049 miles

rear seat belts not checked no rear seats fitted.

Fail 22 Jun 2009 123,049 miles

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

rear seat belts not checked no rear seats fitted.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 120,389 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 120,389 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 114,999 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 114,999 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 105,772 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 105,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 98,532 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 98,532 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P557 TBO is a 1996 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P557 TBO, 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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P557 TBO is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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