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P683 ERR

1996 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,149 mi
Last recorded140,149 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP683 ERR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 140,149 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 140,149 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 205,977 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 205,286 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 181,781 miles

All brake pipes heavilly greased.

Fail 23 Jul 2010 181,781 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

All brake pipes heavily greased.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 158,181 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 138,152 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 138,139 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 124,882 miles

n/s steering rack gaiter perished

rear n/s tyre just legal

slight play in the front n/s link bar

Pass 3 Oct 2006 109,024 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 104,740 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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P683 ERR 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 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 P683 ERR, 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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P683 ERR is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 12 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P683 ERR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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