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P985 KOW

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,554 mi
Last recorded128,554 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 KOW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 128,554 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 126,523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 122,638 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 119,572 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 119,572 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 116,239 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 111,600 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 108,129 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 103,531 miles

BOOT LID NOT OPENING EASILY

BOTH TRACK ROD END GAITORS SPLIT

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

STEEL BRAKE PIPES TOO AND FROM BOTH REAR FLEXI HOSES CORRODED

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 103,531 miles

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

BOOT LID NOT OPENING EASILY

BOTH TRACK ROD END GAITORS SPLIT

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

STEEL BRAKE PIPES TOO AND FROM BOTH REAR FLEXI HOSES CORRODED

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 96,625 miles

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

nearside rear flexi ferrule corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2008 96,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

nearside rear flexi ferrule corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2007 93,892 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 93,808 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2006 90,877 miles

Brake fluid level slight low, recommend inspection.

Front brake pads seem low, recommend futher inspection.

Front tyres wearing uneven, inner edges, recommend check wheel alignment.

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 90,877 miles

Brake fluid level slight low, recommend inspection.

Front brake pads seem low, recommend futher inspection.

Front tyres wearing uneven, inner edges, recommend check wheel alignment.

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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P985 KOW is a 1996 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 P985 KOW, 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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P985 KOW is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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