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P769 AJF

1996 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,587 mi
Last recorded116,587 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP769 AJF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 116,587 miles

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

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

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

Oil Leak

Fail 15 Jun 2013 116,581 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil Leak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 115,338 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 113,790 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 113,776 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 111,348 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 111,346 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 109,065 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 109,064 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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P769 AJF is a 1996 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P769 AJF, 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 P769 AJF registered?

P769 AJF is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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