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N471 SPF

1995 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,874 mi
Last recorded110,874 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Renault Espace127,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN471 SPF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 110,874 miles

Oil leak

nearside front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Nov 2011 107,296 miles

bonnet seated incorrectly but secure

child seats fitted to all rear seats

heavily inbalance on front brakes 21%

heavy engine oil leaks

play in both front inner steering arms

slight bind rear wheels

Fail 26 Oct 2011 107,254 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet seated incorrectly but secure

child seats fitted to all rear seats

heavily inbalance on front brakes 21%

heavy engine oil leaks

play in both front inner steering arms

slight bind rear wheels

Pass 20 Oct 2010 101,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to open rear hatch boot door

Fail 20 Oct 2010 101,824 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to open rear hatch boot door

Pass 23 Oct 2009 96,474 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2009 96,474 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2008 93,072 miles

both rear seats removed

Fail 8 Dec 2008 93,072 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear seats removed

Pass 6 Dec 2007 85,631 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 77,116 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 77,113 miles

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

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

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

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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N471 SPF is a 1995 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1995 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 127,840 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 N471 SPF, 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 31 years old, this Renault Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N471 SPF registered?

N471 SPF is a 1995 Renault Espace, first registered on 6 October 1995.

Is N471 SPF safe to buy?

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