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N240 GMA

1996 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,145 mi
Last recorded121,145 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN240 GMA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2009 121,145 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 121,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bad engine oil leak

wipers do not park correctly

Pass 23 Dec 2008 117,325 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 110,919 miles

engine oil leaking

o/s/f tyre close to limit

slight blow from rear box

Fail 20 Dec 2007 110,774 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

engine oil leaking

o/s/f tyre close to limit

play in steering rack

slight blow from rear box

Pass 5 Feb 2007 103,541 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 103,489 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 97,540 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 97,474 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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N240 GMA is a 1996 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N240 GMA, 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 N240 GMA registered?

N240 GMA is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N240 GMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N240 GMA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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