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N337 FTR

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

125,181 mi
Last recorded125,181 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN337 FTR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 125,181 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 124,661 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 123,883 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

over heated during emissions test cooling fan not operating

slight play at both rack ends

Pass 26 Nov 2010 112,782 miles

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

both front tyres getting close to limit

slight blink to both rear side lights with indicators

Fail 22 Nov 2010 112,619 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

both front tyres getting close to limit

slight blink to both rear side lights with indicators

Pass 4 Nov 2009 105,903 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 105,903 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 98,256 miles

both front suspension lower arms rear bushes starting to perish.

offside front tyre below 1.6mm legal limit on inner edge,tyre low across rest off tread,.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 91,508 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 91,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust knocking at rear

Pass 31 May 2006 83,805 miles

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

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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N337 FTR is a 1996 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N337 FTR, 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 N337 FTR registered?

N337 FTR is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 January 1996.

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