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N358 KKX

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,794 mi
Last recorded177,794 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN358 KKX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 177,794 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside park brake cable outer casing deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2017 176,430 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in inner steering rack joints.

Fail 8 Sep 2017 176,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in inner steering rack joints.

Pass 16 Sep 2016 172,978 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 172,947 miles

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 168,736 miles

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

engine oil leak.

Pass 9 Aug 2014 163,432 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 159,156 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 157,272 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 157,114 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 155,107 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 155,107 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 154,437 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 154,435 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 151,118 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 151,118 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 143,722 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 143,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 126,144 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 126,144 miles

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2006 112,915 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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N358 KKX is a 1996 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 N358 KKX, 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 N358 KKX registered?

N358 KKX is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 20 June 1996.

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