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P973 GOL

1996 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

152,707 mi
Last recorded152,707 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP973 GOL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 152,707 miles

Driver seat slightly insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear seats removed , seatbelts not checked

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres close to legal limit

o/s/f inner rack arm ball joint slight play

oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2012 152,707 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Driver seat slightly insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear seats removed , seatbelts not checked

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres close to legal limit

o/s/f inner rack arm ball joint slight play

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 152,707 miles

Oil leak

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge also o/s rear

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Apr 2011 152,707 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge also o/s rear

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Mar 2010 152,707 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 152,707 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2008 152,707 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front number plate starting to deterioate

Fail 16 Nov 2008 152,707 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front number plate starting to deterioate

Pass 15 Oct 2007 140,059 miles

Oil leak

coolant low

front reg plate deteriorating

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

unable to see front pads fully

Fail 15 Oct 2007 140,059 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

coolant low

front reg plate deteriorating

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

unable to see front pads fully

Pass 30 Oct 2006 124,960 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 124,959 miles

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

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 107,374 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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P973 GOL is a 1996 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P973 GOL, 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 P973 GOL registered?

P973 GOL is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 21 November 1996.

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