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P818 HYC

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

310,121 mi
Last recorded310,121 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP818 HYC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 310,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 310,113 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross over pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 287,453 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 278,642 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 263,412 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 241,642 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 220,646 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 220,646 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 195,791 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 195,791 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 194,922 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 194,922 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 186,909 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 182,014 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 182,014 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 171,461 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 162,162 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 152,730 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 144,188 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 144,188 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 132,435 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 121,204 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 121,204 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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P818 HYC is a 1996 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P818 HYC, 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 P818 HYC registered?

P818 HYC is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 19 September 1996.

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