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N216 DHF

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

186,978 mi
Last recorded186,978 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN216 DHF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 186,978 miles

O/s and n/s handbrake outer cables deteriorated

O/s front brake disc stone guard rusted/corroded

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Only 3 passenger seats fitted.o/s/f plus o/s and n/s of centre row

Severe oil leakage from engine

Fail 3 Jun 2009 186,978 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

O/s and n/s handbrake outer cables deteriorated

O/s front brake disc stone guard rusted/corroded

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Only 3 passenger seats fitted.o/s/f plus o/s and n/s of centre row

Severe oil leakage from engine

Fail 2 Jun 2009 186,954 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

O/s and n/s handbrake outer cables deteriorated

O/s front brake disc stone guard rusted/corroded

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Only 3 passenger seats fitted.o/s/f plus o/s and n/s of centre row

Severe oil leakage from engine

Pass 20 May 2008 173,756 miles

no rear seats fitted /rear seat belts not inspected

Fail 19 May 2008 173,736 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

no rear seats fitted /rear seat belts not inspected

Pass 28 Feb 2007 151,263 miles

rear seats removed unable to inspect seatbelt latching mechanisms

Fail 27 Feb 2007 151,244 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear seats removed unable to inspect seat belt latching mechanisms

Pass 15 Dec 2005 135,724 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 135,714 miles

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

front bumper damaged in centre

n/s front anti roll bar link lower bush slight play

o/s rear tyre worn down to 2mm on outer edge

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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N216 DHF is a 1996 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 N216 DHF, 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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N216 DHF is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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