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P708 GEG

1996 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

167,270 mi
Last recorded167,270 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP708 GEG
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 167,270 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 167,077 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Apr 2009 157,618 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 157,611 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 146,590 miles

Slight play in steering rack at offside. Front suspension lower arm bushes are cracking.

Fail 1 Apr 2008 146,590 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre is worn uneven. Play in offside rack. Front suspension lower arm bushes are cracking.

Strongly Advise: Offside rear tyre is cracked and wearing low.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 134,757 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 134,757 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 128,746 miles

Signs of corrosion on offside rear metal brake pipe sections. Play in steering rack.

Fail 19 Apr 2006 128,729 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Signs of corrosion on offside rear metal brake pipe sections. Play in steering rack. Front tyres worn very low on inner edge.

Pass 27 Apr 2005 123,517 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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P708 GEG is a 1996 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P708 GEG, 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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P708 GEG is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 23 September 1996.

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