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N120 SAD

1996 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,946 mi
Last recorded108,946 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN120 SAD
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 108,946 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2013 108,841 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 108,363 miles

battery insecure

oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 107,189 miles

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

front discs worn

over heating/cooling fan not cutting in

Pass 22 Sep 2010 104,946 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 104,944 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 103,351 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 103,347 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

corrosion to most parts of suspension components

Pass 2 Oct 2008 101,849 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Battery insecure

Fail 1 Oct 2008 101,846 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Battery insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2007 100,365 miles

Oil leak

all tyres showing cracks

both front tyres worn low on edges

unable to check rear seats and belts fixings seats been removed

Fail 9 Oct 2007 100,361 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

all tyres showing cracks

both front tyres worn low on edges

unable to check rear seats and belts fixings seats been removed

Pass 11 Oct 2006 98,165 miles

Battery insecure

n/s and o/s rear tyre sidewalls and tread cracked and perished

n/s front tyre sidewall and tread cracked and perished

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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N120 SAD is a 1996 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N120 SAD, 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 N120 SAD registered?

N120 SAD is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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