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N244 FJN

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

268,843 mi
Last recorded268,843 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN244 FJN
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 268,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust centre section deteriorated and mounting rubber splitting

front brake discs rusty

tape repair to offside door mirror

play in both steering rack arms inner joints

Fail 23 Apr 2012 268,843 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust centre section deteriorated and mounting rubber splitting

front brake discs rusty

tape repair to offside door mirror

play in both steering rack arms inner joints

Pass 7 Feb 2011 268,476 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play in nearside steering rod inner ball joint

slight play in offside steering rod inner ball joint

Fail 26 Jan 2011 268,466 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play in nearside steering rod inner ball joint

slight play in offside steering rod inner ball joint

Pass 19 Jan 2010 268,003 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

door mirror cracked

not all seats fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2009 265,997 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 255,524 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 255,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

o/s door mirror a bit loose

Pass 16 Apr 2007 246,465 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 246,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 234,244 miles

near side and off side steering rack has slight play

Fail 24 Apr 2006 234,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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N244 FJN is a 1996 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N244 FJN, 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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N244 FJN is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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