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N566 TFX

1996 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,526 mi
Last recorded67,526 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN566 TFX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 67,526 miles

front brake pads 70% worn,+ lip on discs.

n/s front tyre tread worn low on outer edge.

rear wiper blade split & worn out.

slight play in n/s top ball joint.

small corrosion holes in down~pipe.

Fail 27 Apr 2009 67,526 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads 70% worn,+ lip on discs.

n/s front tyre tread worn low on outer edge.

rear wiper blade split & worn out.

slight play in n/s top ball joint.

small corrosion holes in down~pipe.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 58,569 miles

n/s rear tyre tread worn low on outer edge.

Pass 22 Mar 2007 53,279 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 53,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s top ball joint gaiter split.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 49,758 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 49,758 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N566 TFX is a 1996 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N566 TFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N566 TFX registered?

N566 TFX is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 19 March 1996.

Is N566 TFX safe to buy?

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