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P707 YJT

1996 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

223,930 mi
Last recorded223,930 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP707 YJT
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 223,930 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake unions damp, evidence of recent repairs.

washers weak

Pass 30 Jul 2021 222,801 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 222,799 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 221,516 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Third row ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 221,313 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65R14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Third row ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 219,701 miles

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

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

rear seat were removed at time of test

Fail 6 Sep 2017 219,698 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement tie bar inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

rear seat were removed at time of test

Pass 18 Nov 2015 209,709 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Unable to see front pad thickness

Pass 5 Dec 2014 201,230 miles

n/s handbrake cable deteriorated

o/s/f lower wishbone corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2014 201,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

n/s handbrake cable deteriorated

o/s/f lower wishbone corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2013 194,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSF upper suspension arm has slight play

Fail 25 Nov 2013 194,735 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSF upper suspension arm has slight play

Oil leak

Rear light have slight interaction

Wipers slightly smear screen

Pass 4 Dec 2012 185,578 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

o/s/f flexi brake hose slightly perished

o/s/f tyre is perished

rear seats removed at time of test

spare wheel loose but secure

steering rack roughness on lock to lock

Fail 30 Nov 2012 185,510 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

o/s/f flexi brake hose slightly perished

o/s/f tyre is perished

rear seats removed at time of test

spare wheel loose but secure

steering rack roughness on lock to lock

Pass 2 Dec 2011 176,990 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 176,985 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 169,029 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 168,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front exhaust rubber broke

nearside front washer poor

nearside track rod end grease cover split

Pass 25 Nov 2009 160,681 miles

Possible fluid leak from near side rear brake

Slight play in stearing rack

Pass 1 Dec 2008 155,154 miles

Slight play in stearing rack

Near side front tyre worn close to tread limit

Fail 18 Nov 2008 154,948 miles

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

Near side front tyre worn close to tread limit

Slight play in stearing rack

Pass 30 Nov 2007 145,185 miles

Near side gearbox mounting missing

Slight play in near side front suspension top ball joint

Fail 22 Nov 2007 145,179 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Near side gearbox mounting missing

Slight play in near side front suspension top ball joint

Pass 20 Sep 2006 141,162 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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P707 YJT is a 1996 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P707 YJT, 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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P707 YJT is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 14 October 1996.

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