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N160 WDU

1996 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,861 mi
Last recorded97,861 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN160 WDU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2010 97,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres near legal limit 1.6mm

rear tail gate not opening, boot floor tested over the rear seats

Pass 6 Apr 2010 97,861 miles

all tyres near legal limit 1.6mm

rear tail gate not opening, boot floor tested over the rear seats

Pass 9 Mar 2009 89,503 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 82,466 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 77,619 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 77,619 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 72,189 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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N160 WDU is a 1996 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N160 WDU, 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 N160 WDU registered?

N160 WDU is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 February 1996.

Is N160 WDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N160 WDU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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