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P627 UBW

1996 Renault Espace

Gold Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

172,456 mi
Last recorded172,456 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP627 UBW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 172,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 170,831 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 May 2017 169,486 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 166,216 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 162,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre section of exhaust corroded

Pass 13 May 2014 161,523 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 2 May 2014 161,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2013 158,041 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 154,137 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 152,081 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 149,000 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 145,696 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 142,205 miles

Both front discs pitted and worn.

Fail 7 Apr 2008 142,202 miles

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

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

Both front discs pitted and worn.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 134,561 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 127,245 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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P627 UBW is a 1996 Renault Espace in Gold with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P627 UBW, 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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P627 UBW is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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