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N38 KNM

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,271 mi
Last recorded78,271 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN38 KNM
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 78,271 miles

front bumper loose

off side front indicater lense missing

radiator hoses secured with cable ties to radiator

Fail 21 Jul 2012 78,271 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front bumper loose

off side front indicater lense missing

radiator hoses secured with cable ties to radiator

Pass 15 Jul 2011 76,452 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 76,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 76,218 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Dec 2009 76,218 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2008 75,642 miles

front tyres wornon edges

os door mirror damagede

Pass 20 Dec 2007 73,289 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 71,120 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 71,120 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 68,166 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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N38 KNM is a 1996 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel 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 N38 KNM, 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 N38 KNM registered?

N38 KNM is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 21 June 1996.

Is N38 KNM safe to buy?

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