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N309 OGB

1996 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,114 mi
Last recorded196,114 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN309 OGB
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 196,114 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 196,104 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 187,882 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Jun 2009 179,812 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 179,812 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

turbo pipe split

Pass 21 Jun 2008 17,281 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 156,695 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 138,961 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 138,049 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front bush cracked on o/s/r suspension arm

slight movement at inner joint of n/s of steering rack

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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N309 OGB is a 1996 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,068cc diesel 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 N309 OGB, 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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N309 OGB is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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