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P942 COM

1996 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,062 mi
Last recorded140,062 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP942 COM
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 140,062 miles

Both number plate deteriorating and front cracked.Both rear tyres perished and cracking and spliting on sidewalls.

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2007 134,290 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 134,290 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Apr 2006 127,659 miles

oil leak

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

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

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

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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P942 COM is a 1996 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P942 COM, 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 P942 COM registered?

P942 COM is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 5 September 1996.

Is P942 COM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P942 COM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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