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N493 YRD

1996 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2010
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,919 mi
Last recorded163,919 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN493 YRD
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2009 163,919 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 163,595 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 152,076 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 151,945 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 151,884 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 151,882 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2006 148,509 miles

bad oil leaks

both front tie bar bushes worn badly

exhausr very rusty and weak

front brake pads low

offside front tyre low on tread

steering rack worn badly

Fail 19 May 2006 148,509 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

bad oil leaks

both front tie bar bushes worn badly

exhausr very rusty and weak

front brake pads low

offside front tyre low on tread

steering rack worn badly

Pass 17 May 2005 136,548 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

steering rack worn badly

water leak from front of car

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 YRD is a 1996 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,165cc petrol 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 N493 YRD, 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 N493 YRD registered?

N493 YRD is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 17 April 1996.

Is N493 YRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N493 YRD 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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