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N354 RPR

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,768 mi
Last recorded109,768 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN354 RPR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 109,768 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 25 May 2011 109,630 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 May 2010 98,496 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 91,980 miles

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at both front top ball joints

Battery loose

Engine abit oily around sump area

Front and rear suspension components getting abit corroded slightly

Front inner b/pads appear abit low

O/S/R service brake performance getting abit low

O/S/R tyre low on tread and nearing limits of wear

Slight chuffing noise from front exhaust union when pulling away

Fail 15 Apr 2009 91,980 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at both front top ball joints

Battery loose

Engine abit oily around sump area

Front and rear suspension components getting abit corroded slightly

Front inner b/pads appear abit low

O/S/R service brake performance getting abit low

O/S/R tyre low on tread and nearing limits of wear

Slight chuffing noise from front exhaust union when pulling away

Pass 15 Apr 2008 86,168 miles

Oil loss at engine area.

Rear flexable brake hose ends are rusty.

Rear of exhaust is generaly rusty.

Pass 17 Apr 2007 80,301 miles

Nearside front suspension top arm inner mount has slight free movement.

Nearside rear tyre is worn close to limits of wear at outer edge.

Oil loss at engine area.

Rear silencer is rusty.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 74,598 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 74,511 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Battery abit loose

N/S/R tyre abit low on outer tread area

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

Spear tyre abit low on pressure

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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N354 RPR is a 1996 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N354 RPR, 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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N354 RPR is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 2 January 1996.

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