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P828 AFC

1996 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,856 mi
Last recorded22,856 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP828 AFC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 22,856 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f o/s/f brakewear wires insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2013 223,559 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres getting low

Fail 13 Mar 2013 223,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear tyres getting low

Pass 9 Mar 2012 21,989 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge, and o/s/r tyre getting low.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 212,464 miles

handbrake cables outer casings corroded and worn.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 205,132 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2009 199,591 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2008 192,004 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 191,731 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

gearbox mounting bolts loose.

Pass 2 Jan 2007 181,634 miles

n/s/rear tyre needs attention slight out of shape

o/s rear gear box mount to bracket loose

o/s top ball joint cover split

reverse light n/s has hole in it

Pass 7 Jan 2006 172,683 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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P828 AFC is a 1996 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P828 AFC, 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 P828 AFC registered?

P828 AFC is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 20 November 1996.

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