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N446 PJO

1996 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,028 mi
Last recorded125,028 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN446 PJO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2009 125,028 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 124,952 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 117,565 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2008 117,565 miles

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Jun 2007 106,682 miles

Battery insecure

cracks to sidewall on offside front tyre

front discs slightly warped

nearside front tyre close to limit

offside rear and nearside rear tyres on limit

slight blow from exhaust

slight play on nearside upper tie bar bush

Fail 15 Jun 2007 106,682 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

cracking to side wall to offside front tyre

front discs slightly warped

nearside front tyre close to limit

offside and nearside rear tyres on limit

slight blow from exhaust

slight play on nearsideupper tie bar bush

Pass 25 Jul 2006 101,682 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Jul 2006 101,682 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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 PJO is a 1996 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,165cc petrol 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 N446 PJO, 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 PJO is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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