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N462 GBP

1996 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,721 mi
Last recorded98,721 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN462 GBP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2010 98,721 miles

Brakes warning lamp indicated an ABS fault, at the beginning of test. But switched off during the remainder of the test.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 98,636 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

rear seats wrong way around

Pass 27 Feb 2009 88,123 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 80,762 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 69,732 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 69,717 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 58,602 miles

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

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

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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N462 GBP is a 1996 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N462 GBP, 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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N462 GBP is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 19 February 1996.

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