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N493 RNL

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,917 mi
Last recorded146,917 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN493 RNL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 146,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

offside front brake pad wear wire broken

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 135,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

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

centre rear seatbelt missing

slight dampness on nearside steering track rod but no obvious leak at time of test.

Fail 16 Feb 2011 135,706 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

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

centre rear seatbelt missing

slight dampness on nearside steering track rod but no obvious leak at time of test.

Pass 8 Feb 2010 125,271 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 125,271 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 122,833 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 117,514 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 113,721 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 109,878 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 109,878 miles

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

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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N493 RNL is a 1996 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N493 RNL, 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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N493 RNL is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 February 1996.

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