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N342 RDF

1996 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

184,666 mi
Last recorded184,666 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 184,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise rear discs pitted

Fail 19 Mar 2009 184,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise rear discs pitted

Pass 17 Mar 2008 170,714 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 159,414 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 159,314 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 149,282 miles

battery insecure

corrosion on front braking discs

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

rear flexible brake hose unions rusty

Fail 6 Mar 2006 149,282 miles

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

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

corrosion on front braking discs

oil leak

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

battery insecure

rear flexible brake hose unions rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2005 147,649 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery insecure

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake travel.

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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 RDF is a 1996 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N342 RDF, 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 RDF is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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