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N217 XUK

1996 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,352 mi
Last recorded157,352 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN217 XUK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 157,352 miles

n/s wiper blade split

slight oil leak

stone chip in o/s headlight

Pass 29 Jun 2010 148,711 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

play in steering rack o/s and n/s.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 146,373 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

play in steering rack o/s and n/s.

Fail 18 Jun 2009 146,331 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

play in steering rack o/s and n/s.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 142,678 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play in o/s and n/s track rod inner joints.

Pass 18 Jun 2007 134,946 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 18 Jun 2007 134,946 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2006 122,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2006 122,752 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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N217 XUK is a 1996 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N217 XUK, 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 N217 XUK registered?

N217 XUK is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 4 January 1996.

Is N217 XUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N217 XUK shows 9 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.

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