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N446 LGK

1996 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

228,492 mi
Last recorded228,492 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN446 LGK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 228,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 228,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 220,006 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 220,006 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 25 Feb 2014 213,107 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 206,013 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 206,013 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 195,200 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 184,843 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 174,095 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 164,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 154,484 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2007 140,796 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2007 140,796 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2006 126,022 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 126,022 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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N446 LGK is a 1996 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N446 LGK, 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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N446 LGK is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 April 1996.

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