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N580 EKA

1996 Renault Espace

Purple Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,421 mi
Last recorded176,421 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN580 EKA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2009 176,421 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 176,421 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 174,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

handbrake weak on nearside

offside front inner door handle broken

unable to check rear seat belts --rear seats removed

Fail 30 Jul 2007 174,638 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Spare tyre defective

offside front inner door handle broken

unable to check rear seat belts--rear seats removed

Pass 15 Feb 2006 156,698 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 156,698 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front 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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N580 EKA 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 50%.

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 N580 EKA, 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 N580 EKA registered?

N580 EKA is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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