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N348 VEW

1996 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

276,126 mi
Last recorded276,126 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN348 VEW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 276,126 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 276,095 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 264,293 miles

advise: slight noise from n/r wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jan 2009 251,169 miles

advise: o/s/f steering rack has play.

advise: slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing.

Fail 23 Jan 2009 251,169 miles

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

advise: o/s/f steering rack has play.

advise: slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing.

advise:grinding noise coming from n/s/r brakes. should be investigated soon.

Pass 11 Jan 2008 235,830 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 235,823 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 218,791 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 218,761 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

advise: nail in n/s/f tread. †

advise: slight occassional knock heard from rear.?

advise; play in steering rack

Pass 26 Jan 2006 198,019 miles

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

advise: o/s/f steering rack has slight movement

advise: play in n/s/f hub assembly

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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N348 VEW is a 1996 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N348 VEW, 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 N348 VEW registered?

N348 VEW is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 27 February 1996.

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