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E870 MAD

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

92,749 mi
Last recorded92,749 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE870 MAD
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2010 92,749 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 92,749 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 92,749 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 92,749 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 92,749 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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E870 MAD is a 1996 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 E870 MAD, 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 E870 MAD registered?

E870 MAD is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is E870 MAD safe to buy?

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