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N344 KNM

1996 Renault Espace

Red Lpg 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

200,700 mi
Last recorded200,700 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN344 KNM
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 200,700 miles

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

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

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight smell of gas from under bonnet but no sign of leak

Fail 9 Oct 2013 200,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight smell of gas from under bonnet but no sign of leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 179,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear seat belts not tested due to no seats in rear

Fail 28 Sep 2012 179,500 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear seat belts not tested due to no seats in rear

Pass 4 Oct 2011 167,599 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front wiper slight smearing

radiator deterioating

Pass 11 Oct 2010 154,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 154,670 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 142,189 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 135,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

cracking in offside front tyre

slight damage to petrol tank

Fail 29 Sep 2008 135,235 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

cracking in offside front tyre

slight damage to petrol tank

Pass 8 Oct 2007 127,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 9 Oct 2006 119,882 miles

Oil leak

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Fail 9 Oct 2006 119,882 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 6 Oct 2005 112,766 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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N344 KNM is a 1996 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,995cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N344 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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N344 KNM is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 27 June 1996.

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