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N343 FTR

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

163,566 mi
Last recorded163,566 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN343 FTR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 163,566 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 163,508 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 156,927 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 156,756 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 148,290 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 148,234 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 138,965 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2011 134,765 miles

corrosion to both front lower arms

hand brake travel

tyres cracking

wear to front brake disc;s

Fail 5 May 2011 134,736 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 132,933 miles

Oil leak

front discs corroded

fuel tank strap broken

Pass 8 May 2009 129,195 miles

Advise offside front brake pad wear indicator wire broken. Front discs worn and pads possibly getting low. Slight play in steering rack.

Fail 8 May 2009 129,195 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2008 124,521 miles

Slight play in steering rack. Front pads appear to be wearing low check ASAP.

Fail 9 May 2008 124,521 miles

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.

Pass 15 May 2007 119,015 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 118,938 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2006 113,391 miles

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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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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What year was N343 FTR registered?

N343 FTR is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 January 1996.

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