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JI 5971

1996 Renault Espace

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,982 mi
Last recorded83,982 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJI 5971
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 83,982 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 83,967 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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JI 5971 is a 1996 Renault Espace in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 JI 5971, 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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How do I check the history of JI 5971?

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What year was JI 5971 registered?

JI 5971 is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is JI 5971 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JI 5971 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JI 5971 have outstanding finance?

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