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N161 MFL

1995 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,145 mi
Last recorded186,145 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 1995 Renault Espace127,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 MFL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2013 186,145 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 176,760 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 176,760 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 158,988 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2010 151,613 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 141,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2008 127,887 miles

o/s/f washer not emmiting water but n/s squirting enough to cover both

slight play in both front horizontal stabilzer bars inner bushes, not excessive at time of trest

slight play in the n/s/f upper ball joint swivel, not excessive at time of test

Pass 15 Feb 2007 114,235 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 99,874 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 99,758 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N161 MFL is a 1995 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 127,840 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 N161 MFL, 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 31 years old, this Renault Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N161 MFL registered?

N161 MFL is a 1995 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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