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N579 SHO

1996 Renault Espace

Purple Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,730 mi
Last recorded143,730 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN579 SHO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 143,730 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 143,621 miles

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 133,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2007 133,642 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2006 127,720 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 118,753 miles

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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N579 SHO is a 1996 Renault Espace in Purple with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N579 SHO, 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 N579 SHO registered?

N579 SHO is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 13 June 1996.

Is N579 SHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N579 SHO shows 6 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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