MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,566 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
child seat o/s/r
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
child seat o/s/r
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
child seat fitted n/s/r
front exhaust mounting broken
n/s/r rear seat missing
Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
child seat fitted n/s/r
front exhaust mounting broken
n/s/r rear seat missing
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
drivers inner door handle broken but still opens door, unable to fully check o/s rear jump seat load carried
rear wiper blade rubber split
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
drivers inner door handle broken but still opens door, unable to fully check o/s rear jump seat load carried
rear wiper blade rubber split
All tyres cracking
Battery tray corroded
Bonnet hinge O/S
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Play in tie-rod ends (both sides)
corrosion to both front lower arms
hand brake travel
tyres cracking
wear to front brake disc;s
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
corrosion to both front lower arms
hand brake travel
tyres cracking
wear to front brake disc;s
Oil leak
front discs corroded
fuel tank strap broken
Advise offside front brake pad wear indicator wire broken. Front discs worn and pads possibly getting low. Slight play in steering rack.
Advise offside front brake pad wear indicator wire broken. Front discs worn and pads possibly getting low. Slight play in steering rack.
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Slight play in steering rack. Front pads appear to be wearing low check ASAP.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Slight play in steering rack. Front pads appear to be wearing low check ASAP.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Renault Espace?
Based on 469,246 MOT tests across 52,820 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N343 FTR is a 1996 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 N343 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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N343 FTR is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 January 1996.
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