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N235 LBW

1996 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,351 mi
Last recorded178,351 miles
Recorded on19 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN235 LBW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2010 178,351 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 173,897 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 173,885 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 170,293 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2008 170,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in front tyre

Pass 8 May 2007 166,035 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 162,578 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 162,541 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2005 155,506 miles

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2005 155,506 miles

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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N235 LBW is a 1996 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N235 LBW, 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 N235 LBW registered?

N235 LBW is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 27 March 1996.

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