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N370 VNT

1996 Renault Espace

Purple Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,840 mi
Last recorded140,840 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN370 VNT
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 140,840 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO MID. NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR SEATS.

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER TREAD AREAS.

SCREENWASHER STALK BROKEN. BUT STILL SERVICEABLE DUE TO REPAIR.

Fail 15 Nov 2012 140,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO MID. NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR SEATS.

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER TREAD AREAS.

SCREENWASHER STALK BROKEN. BUT STILL SERVICEABLE DUE TO REPAIR.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 132,360 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat o/s middle row

Fail 7 Nov 2011 132,360 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat o/s middle row

Pass 7 Oct 2010 124,192 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 115,407 miles

Oil leak

catalyst noisey internal ?

Fail 7 Oct 2009 115,390 miles

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

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

Oil leak

catalyst noisey internal ?

Pass 22 Sep 2008 108,394 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 101,059 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 94,811 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 94,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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N370 VNT is a 1996 Renault Espace in Purple with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N370 VNT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N370 VNT registered?

N370 VNT is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N370 VNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N370 VNT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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