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P672 ETO

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

132,940 mi
Last recorded132,940 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP672 ETO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2019 132,940 miles

Emissions not tested Emissions test aborted idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view wing mirror housing damaged and loose (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Under body has corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2018 132,613 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

under vehicle has corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2018 132,612 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

under vehicle has corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2017 132,220 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear x4 (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' and scratched (8.3.1d)

front brakes backplates corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2017 132,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear x4 (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' and scratched (8.3.1d)

drivers door interior handle broken

front brakes backplates corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 131,652 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

drivers door interior handle broken

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

under side of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2016 131,650 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

drivers door interior handle broken

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

under side of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2015 130,824 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door interior handle broken

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

underside of vehicle at rear generally corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 130,211 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers door interior handle broken

underside of vehicle/chassis generally corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 129,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door interior handle broken

generally corroded under vehicle

Fail 23 Jul 2013 129,343 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door interior handle broken

generally corroded under vehicle

Pass 24 Jul 2012 128,748 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

battery insecure

offside head lamp glass cracked

Fail 23 Jul 2012 128,748 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

battery insecure

offside head lamp glass cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2011 127,754 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

o/s/front door handle broken but still works (inner)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 127,754 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/front door handle broken but still works (inner)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 125,895 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front 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 Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door inner handle broken but can be opened

Fail 28 Jun 2010 125,895 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front 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 Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door inner handle broken but can be opened

Pass 30 Jun 2009 124,076 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 124,016 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 120,789 miles

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

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

o/s/f inner door handle incomplete

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

windscreen scratched

Fail 19 Mar 2008 120,789 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

o/s/f inner door handle incomplete

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

windscreen scratched

Pass 16 Mar 2007 117,196 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

clutch pedle rubber missing

driver door handle broken

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s/f tyre wall slight damage

o/s/f headlamp slight damage

o/s/r tyre wall cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2006 115,158 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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P672 ETO is a 1996 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 P672 ETO, 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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P672 ETO is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 27 November 1996.

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