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P793 FKJ

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

209,497 mi
Last recorded209,497 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP793 FKJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 209,497 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs corroded and other suspension components (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 209,497 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All four springs corroded and other suspension components (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 209,066 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2023 209,066 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light cracked (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2022 207,216 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 204,890 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front fog light lens brocken

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

Pass 17 May 2019 200,467 miles

no rear seats fitted at test

Offside Front fog light lens broken

front registration plate cracked

Fail 14 May 2019 200,465 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

no rear seats fitted at test

Offside Front fog light lens broken

front registration plate cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2018 195,938 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

Fail 1 Jun 2018 195,937 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

Pass 23 May 2017 191,667 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 183,379 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rears (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 183,377 miles

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

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

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)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rears (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 174,401 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 174,399 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 166,653 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 162,667 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 155,624 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 155,615 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 146,079 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 146,075 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 138,488 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 128,277 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 128,277 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 123,074 miles

Clutch operation is heavy at pedal

Front number plate is damaged

Front suspension top ball jionts have a small amount of lift

Nearside door mirror glass is broken

Steering rack has some play - both sides

Fail 20 Feb 2008 123,072 miles

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

Clutch operation is very heavy at pedal.

Front number plate is damaged.

Front suspension top ball joints have a small amount of lift.

Nearside door mirror glass is broken.

Steering rack has some play - both sides.

Fail 19 Feb 2008 123,058 miles

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

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

Clutch operation is very heavy at pedal.

Front number plate is damaged.

Front suspension top ball joints have a small amount of lift.

Nearside door mirror glass is broken.

Steering rack has some play - both sides.

Pass 8 Feb 2007 115,538 miles

Front brake discs are in poor condition.

MOT exhaust emissions levels only just met.

Nearside door mirror glass is broken.

Offside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall, close to mot limit.

Offside rear brake sounds metal to metal - cannot access visually.

Pass 10 Aug 2005 111,301 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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P793 FKJ is a 1996 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 P793 FKJ, 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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P793 FKJ is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 22 August 1996.

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