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P992 XRU

1996 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,560 mi
Last recorded96,560 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP992 XRU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 96,560 miles

1 of 2 bonnet catches not working

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Offside rear tyre worn heavily on outer stepped edge and close to the limit

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 96,560 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 of 2 bonnet catches not working

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Offside rear tyre worn heavily on outer stepped edge and close to the limit

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 93,297 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on outer stepped edge

X two rear row seats not fitted

one of two bonnet catches not working

Fail 29 Sep 2011 93,297 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear tyre worn on outer stepped edge

X two rear row seats not fitted

one of two bonnet catches not working

Pass 16 Sep 2010 93,029 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on stepped outer edge

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Sep 2010 93,029 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on stepped outer edge

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 30 Sep 2009 88,766 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside bonnet latch faulty

Pass 30 Sep 2009 88,766 miles

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

Offside bonnet latch faulty

Pass 23 Sep 2008 86,332 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 86,290 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 71,192 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 71,182 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 62,334 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 62,334 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

oil leak

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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P992 XRU is a 1996 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P992 XRU, 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 P992 XRU registered?

P992 XRU is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P992 XRU safe to buy?

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