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N124 ESL

1996 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,728 mi
Last recorded134,728 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN124 ESL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2007 134,728 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 134,723 miles

Offside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 128,731 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2006 128,727 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 122,508 miles

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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N124 ESL is a 1996 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N124 ESL, 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 N124 ESL registered?

N124 ESL is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N124 ESL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N124 ESL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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