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P949 FVP

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

259,867 mi
Last recorded259,867 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP949 FVP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 259,867 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 254,730 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 254,728 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 246,616 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 246,616 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 236,738 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 236,590 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 229,117 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 214,892 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 205,013 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 196,436 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 186,788 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 180,075 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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P949 FVP is a 1996 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P949 FVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P949 FVP registered?

P949 FVP is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 21 October 1996.

Is P949 FVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P949 FVP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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