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N469 KBW

1996 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

224,989 mi
Last recorded224,989 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN469 KBW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2015 224,989 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 220,598 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight movement in steering rack rubbers

Pass 6 Apr 2013 215,768 miles

inside edge of offside front tyre worn

Fail 6 Apr 2013 215,761 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

inside edge of offside front tyre worn

Pass 23 Apr 2012 210,289 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

radiator in poor condition

slight bearing noise from rear wheels

Fail 21 Apr 2012 210,283 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

radiator in poor condition

slight bearing noise from rear wheels

Pass 16 Apr 2011 209,555 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 205,830 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 205,590 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 202,140 miles

o/s headlight lens cracked

marks on front number plate

Pass 30 Jul 2008 200,236 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 200,236 miles

Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 133,551 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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N469 KBW is a 1996 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N469 KBW, 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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N469 KBW is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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