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P961 TUD

1996 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,801 mi
Last recorded115,801 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP961 TUD
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 115,801 miles

both front btyres worn on inner edges

slight play in o/s/f lower ball

Pass 29 Jan 2014 115,521 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 112,953 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 111,526 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 111,522 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 107,218 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 97,899 miles

fuel tank strap rusty

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2009 97,899 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

fuel tank strap rusty

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2008 91,572 miles

All underside suspension components have surface corrosion.

Both front brake disc back plates corroded.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight rumble O/S/F wheel bearing area, unable to fully identify source.

Unable to test outer sills due to plastic covers.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 91,572 miles

All underside suspension components have surface corrosion.

Both front brake disc back plates corroded.

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight rumble O/S/F wheel bearing area, unable to fully identify source.

Unable to test outer sills due to plastic covers.

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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P961 TUD is a 1996 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P961 TUD, 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 P961 TUD registered?

P961 TUD is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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