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N601 GBP

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,449 mi
Last recorded145,449 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN601 GBP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 145,449 miles

front number plate is damaged

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 134,637 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 134,637 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 129,848 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

both front inner rack ends have play in

Fail 31 Jan 2013 129,848 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

both front inner rack ends have play in

Pass 9 Jan 2012 129,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight roughness nsr wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jan 2011 122,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 29 Jan 2010 115,666 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 115,666 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 112,130 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 112,130 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 10,810 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 103,897 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 103,897 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 99,351 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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N601 GBP is a 1996 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N601 GBP, 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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N601 GBP is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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