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P678 TPN

1996 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,159 mi
Last recorded142,159 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP678 TPN
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 142,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both wing mirrors have tempory repairs but still secure

Fail 5 Aug 2014 142,159 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both wing mirrors have tempory repairs but still secure

Pass 10 Jul 2013 128,762 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 128,759 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 118,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 118,636 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 108,247 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2010 99,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 90,317 miles

front and centre exhaust starting to rust

front suspension front top arm inner bushes slight movement

offside headlamp glass small chip

rear exhaust starting to rust/ leak

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear shock absorbers and suspension coil springs starting to rust

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

small stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 3 Jul 2008 81,762 miles

centre exhaust starting to rust

front anti roll bar and link rod bushes starting to wear

front suspension top arm inner bushes starting to wear

offside front headlight chipped

offside front tyre outer edge worn to legal limit (1.6mm)

offside rear shock absorber cover rusty

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust box starting to rust

slight movement in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 27 Jul 2007 76,314 miles

steering rack slight movement

centre exhaust starting to rust

front antiroll bar and link rod bushes starting to wear

front brake discs starting to wear

front suspension front top arms inner bushes starting to wear

nearside front tyre tread outer edge worn to legal limit

offside front tyre tread starting to wear on edges

offside headlamp glass chipped

oil leak

rear exhaust starting to rust and slight leak

rear tailgate slight damage

Pass 19 Jul 2006 70,107 miles

both steering rack gaitors starting to crack

front suspension top arm bushes starting to wear

offside headlamp glass chipped

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering rack slight movement/play

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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P678 TPN is a 1996 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P678 TPN, 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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P678 TPN is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 12 August 1996.

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