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P955 LLR

1996 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,529 mi
Last recorded99,529 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP955 LLR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2013 99,529 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine oil leaks

both rear coil springs rusty

exhaust rear tail pipe corroded badly

o/s rear brake binding slightly

vehicle starting to run very hot

Pass 23 Jul 2012 98,963 miles

both rear coil springs rusty

noise from alternator belt very slack

Fail 20 Jul 2012 98,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

both rear coil springs rusty

noise from alternator belt very slack

Pass 25 Aug 2010 96,197 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cut in n/s front tyre outer side wall

engine oil leaks

front and rear supension parts rusty

n/s rear tyre leaking air nail in tyre

o/s front inner tie bar bush starting to perish

possible wire broken at tail gate for n/s number plate light

Pass 18 Aug 2009 94,665 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r door will not open from out side

Fail 17 Aug 2009 94,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r door will not open from out side

Pass 22 Aug 2008 89,806 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 89,806 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

plastic side sill covers fitted

possible air leak at throttle body aea

slight play at power rack offside

unable to open o/s rear door from outside

Pass 25 Jul 2007 85,987 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 85,987 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 81,234 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 81,234 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s front tyre wear on edges

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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P955 LLR is a 1996 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P955 LLR, 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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P955 LLR is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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