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M996 XRV

1994 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,405 mi
Last recorded77,405 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM996 XRV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 77,405 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 68,789 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 68,771 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 63,267 miles

long handbrake travel

see advice sheet no. 244564476471, issued 23/06/2006

slight wall damage n/s/r tyre

Fail 23 Jun 2006 63,265 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

1 of 2 centre exhaust rubber mounts split

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

centre exhaust mounts perished - recommend replacement

handbrake efficiency just acceptable (16%)

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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M996 XRV is a 1994 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 137,507 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 M996 XRV, 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 32 years old, this Renault Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M996 XRV registered?

M996 XRV is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 September 1994.

Is M996 XRV safe to buy?

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