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PBZ 4287

1996 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

206,105 mi
Last recorded206,105 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBZ 4287
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 206,105 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 206,105 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 199,842 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in o/s steering rack inner tie rod

Fail 29 May 2014 199,821 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in o/s steering rack inner tie rod

Pass 28 Jun 2013 194,060 miles

advise both front tyres worn on inner edges

advise brake fluid below max mark

advise front cross member damaged

advise n/s and o/s front arm bushes worn

advise n/s and o/s front lower suspension spring mounting cups very rusty

advise n/s and o/s front top suspension arms very rusty and double skin seperating

advise n/s/f door mirror glass cracked

advise play in n/s and o/s inner steering rack joints

Fail 17 Jun 2013 193,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise both front tyres worn on inner edges

advise front cross member damaged

advise n/s and o/s front arm bushes worn

advise n/s and o/s front lower suspension spring mounting cups very rusty

advise n/s and o/s front top suspension arms very rusty and double skin seperating

advise n/s/f door mirror glass cracked

advise play in n/s and o/s inner steering rack joints

Pass 24 May 2012 186,383 miles

rear springs surface corrosion

slight play on o/s inner tie rod (steering rack)

Fail 21 May 2012 186,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear springs surface corrosion

slight play on o/s inner tie rod (steering rack)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 181,963 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play to steering rack

Pass 14 Jun 2010 171,127 miles

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

n/s ans o/s rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 17 Jun 2009 162,075 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 162,075 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 151,560 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 151,560 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 136,703 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 122,861 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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PBZ 4287 is a 1996 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PBZ 4287, 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 PBZ 4287 registered?

PBZ 4287 is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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