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N342 FKE

1996 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,905 mi
Last recorded85,905 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN342 FKE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 85,905 miles

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

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

front suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2011 73,873 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 105,067 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 104,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2008 95,452 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

air bag missing from stearing wheel

both front tyres worn on both edges

grinding noise from offside rear brake

play in offside off stearing rack

Fail 9 Dec 2008 95,452 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

air bag missing from stearing wheel

both front tyres worn on both edges

grinding noise from offside rear brake

play in offside off stearing rack

Pass 16 Jun 2007 92,096 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2006 87,247 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 87,247 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2005 84,505 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 84,505 miles

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

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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N342 FKE is a 1996 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 N342 FKE, 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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N342 FKE is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 June 1996.

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