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N103 VDA

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,917 mi
Last recorded142,917 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN103 VDA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2009 142,917 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 142,917 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2007

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Noise from o/s rear wheel when spun

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Dec 2007 129,571 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Noise from o/s rear wheel when spun

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 115,908 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005
Fail 30 Nov 2005 98,191 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outter egdes

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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N103 VDA is a 1996 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N103 VDA, 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 N103 VDA registered?

N103 VDA is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N103 VDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N103 VDA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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