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N342 KNM

1996 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

206,814 mi
Last recorded206,814 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN342 KNM
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 206,814 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside rear shock absorber casing badly corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2013 206,814 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside rear shock absorber casing badly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2012 197,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

suspect coolant leak at bottom offside of radiator

Fail 5 Aug 2011 197,869 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside front steering rod

Pass 12 Apr 2006 188,485 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 188,485 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 KNM is a 1996 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N342 KNM, 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 KNM is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 27 June 1996.

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