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P939 FVV

1996 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,017 mi
Last recorded104,017 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP939 FVV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 104,017 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 104,014 miles

Emissions not tested ENGINE OVERHEATED (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported FRONT BRACKET BROKEN (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 101,511 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit various tyres wearing low (4.1.E.1)

chassis has slight corrosion

steering has permissible wear

Offside Front Inner Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 101,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit various tyres wearing low (4.1.E.1)

chassis has slight corrosion

steering has permissible wear

Offside Front Inner Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 98,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

various suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 98,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

various suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 95,094 miles

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

various suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2014 94,904 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

various suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2013 90,922 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 84,499 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side rear door will not open

odd size tyres front to rear axle

Pass 1 Apr 2011 79,046 miles

advise cracks in tyres sidewall

advise front coil springs corroded

advise osf tyre on legal limit

Fail 1 Apr 2011 79,046 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise cracks in tyres sidewall

advise front coil springs corroded

advise osf tyre on legal limit

Pass 1 Dec 2009 74,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 64,588 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 64,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 58,451 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 58,451 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 54,104 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 51,849 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 51,849 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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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P939 FVV is a 1996 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P939 FVV, 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 P939 FVV registered?

P939 FVV is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 7 October 1996.

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