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N404 BRW

1996 Renault Espace

Gold Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,751 mi
Last recorded165,751 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN404 BRW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 165,751 miles

offside rear seat belt not fully inspected as seat not fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2011 165,742 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust catalyst mounting bracket detached

exhaust repair satisfactory at this test

offside rear seat belt not fully inspected as seat not fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2010 159,448 miles

both front tyres have splits on sidewalls but not exsposing cords

offside front lower ball joint dust cover split

Fail 1 Apr 2010 159,448 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres have splits on sidewalls but not exsposing cords

offside front lower ball joint dust cover split

Pass 3 Apr 2009 150,889 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rubber worn

play in o/s inner rack joint

Coolant leak

Fail 2 Apr 2009 150,883 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rubber worn

fuel tank strap incomplete

play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 23 Jan 2007 144,757 miles

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

headlamp has no glass fitted but still produces correct light pattern and at correct height

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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N404 BRW is a 1996 Renault Espace in Gold with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N404 BRW, 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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How do I check the history of N404 BRW?

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What year was N404 BRW registered?

N404 BRW is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 13 June 1996.

Is N404 BRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N404 BRW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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