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P696 HMF

1996 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,669 mi
Last recorded98,669 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP696 HMF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 98,669 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 93,510 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 93,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 91,872 miles

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

front brakes slight imbalance

Pass 8 Jun 2009 84,889 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 84,889 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 75,190 miles

radiator poor/weeping

various oil leaks to engine bay

Fail 12 Jun 2008 75,190 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

radiator poor/weeping

various oil leaks to engine bay

Pass 14 Jun 2007 71,554 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 71,554 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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P696 HMF is a 1996 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P696 HMF, 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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What year was P696 HMF registered?

P696 HMF is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 26 September 1996.

Is P696 HMF safe to buy?

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