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N368 TLJ

1996 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,646 mi
Last recorded132,646 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN368 TLJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2010 132,646 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 121,901 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

slight play in o/s steering rackend

Fail 7 Nov 2008 121,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

slight play in o/s steering rackend

Pass 30 Oct 2007 114,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both wiper blades splitting

n/s rackend slight play

Pass 20 Nov 2006 108,541 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 108,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

bonnet only secure on one lock.

Pass 12 Nov 2005 99,927 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 9,925 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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N368 TLJ is a 1996 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N368 TLJ, 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 N368 TLJ registered?

N368 TLJ is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 25 April 1996.

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