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P86 PUA

1996 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

224,439 mi
Last recorded224,439 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP86 PUA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 224,439 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 224,435 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 211,877 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 197,632 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 197,632 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 196,879 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 May 2008 196,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 190,167 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 190,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 179,870 miles

Bad Oil Leaks

Clutch Noisey

Front Tyres Worn On Edges

N/S/R Shocker Leaking

Play Evident In Steering Rack

Play In O/S/F Track Rod End

Fail 7 Oct 2005 179,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Bad Oil Leaks

Clutch Noisey

Front Tyres Worn On Edges

N/S/R shocker leaking

Play Evident in Steering Rack

Play in o/s/f Track Rod End

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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P86 PUA 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 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 P86 PUA, 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 P86 PUA registered?

P86 PUA is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 7 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P86 PUA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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