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N485 OUV

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,896 mi
Last recorded164,896 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN485 OUV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 164,896 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 164,896 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 161,430 miles

Handbrake outer cable split

Slight play in nearside and offside front suspension arms (top front)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 161,390 miles

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

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

Slight play in nearside and offside front suspension arms (top front)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 156,644 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2008 150,347 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 150,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 145,226 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 139,974 miles

oil leak from engine †windscreen chipped in zone 'b' †nearside and offside front top tie rod bushes have slight play †nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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N485 OUV is a 1996 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N485 OUV, 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 N485 OUV registered?

N485 OUV is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N485 OUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N485 OUV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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