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N179 BKJ

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,843 mi
Last recorded104,843 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2006
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN179 BKJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2006 104,843 miles

slight play in both front lower balljoints

Pass 15 Dec 2005 91,573 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 91,568 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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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N179 BKJ is a 1996 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N179 BKJ, 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 N179 BKJ registered?

N179 BKJ is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 February 1996.

Is N179 BKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N179 BKJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N179 BKJ have outstanding finance?

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