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N238 FRV

1996 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,103 mi
Last recorded120,103 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN238 FRV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 120,103 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight scoring on windscreen

Pass 18 Jul 2008 117,633 miles

offside rear rear seat belt does not pull out or retract well

Fail 15 Jul 2008 117,510 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

offside rear rear seat belt does not pull out or retract well

Pass 7 Aug 2007 112,274 miles

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE HAS TEMPORARY REPAIR

O/S DOOR MIRROR LOOSE

O/S FRONT , REAR INNER WISHBONE BOLTS HAVE BEEN FITTED IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION , ALTHOUGH TIGHT MAY REQUIRE WASHERS

O/S REAR , REAR SEAT BELT SLIGHTLY STICKS

SLIGHT SCRATCHES IN WINDSCREEN

Fail 31 Jul 2007 112,254 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S DOOR MIRROR LOOSE

O/S REAR , REAR SEAT BELT STICKS

SLIGHT SCRATCHES IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 26 Jul 2006 105,136 miles

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Fail 25 Jul 2006 105,136 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear seat folded down, unable to carry out full inspection of adult seat belt. † †Dashboard full of cudly toys.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 105,061 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear seats folded down,unable to carry out full inspection of adult belts. † † †

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N238 FRV is a 1996 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N238 FRV, 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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N238 FRV is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 26 February 1996.

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