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N470 SFX

1996 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

214,990 mi
Last recorded214,990 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN470 SFX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 214,990 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2013 214,990 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2012 211,851 miles

play in nearside steering rack

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 211,851 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

play in nearside steering rack

Pass 25 Oct 2011 207,240 miles

front discs lipped

oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2011 207,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs lipped

oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2010 202,090 miles

offisde rear tyre perished

offside front seatbelt poor condition

offside tyre nearside rear tyre worn on outer edges

oil leak

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2010 202,059 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offisde rear tyre perished

offside front seatbelt poor condition

offside tyre nearside rear tyre worn on outer edges

oil leak

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2009 193,753 miles

2 child seat seats fitted 2 booster seats fitted also

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

slight play at steering rack joint nearside

Pass 15 Sep 2008 187,447 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

child seats fitted at all rear seats

Fail 9 Sep 2008 187,386 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

child seats fitted at all rear seats

Pass 14 Sep 2007 179,979 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 14 Sep 2007 179,979 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 171,545 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

play in offside steering rack offside front tyre near limit

Fail 9 Sep 2006 171,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

play in offside steering rack †offside front tyre near limit

Pass 17 Sep 2005 165,043 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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N470 SFX is a 1996 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N470 SFX, 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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What year was N470 SFX registered?

N470 SFX is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N470 SFX safe to buy?

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