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P921 TMA

1996 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

83,072 mi
Last recorded83,072 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP921 TMA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 83,072 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 83,072 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2009 79,918 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 79,918 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 79,825 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 75,917 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 72,329 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2007 72,240 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2006 68,027 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 68,027 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 63,310 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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P921 TMA is a 1996 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,165cc petrol 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 P921 TMA, 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 P921 TMA registered?

P921 TMA is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 14 October 1996.

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