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N680 DME

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,895 mi
Last recorded112,895 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN680 DME
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 112,895 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 112,895 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Rear Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

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

both front anti roll bar bushes worn

both front lower arm bushes worn

both front track control arm bushes worn

Fail 11 May 2013 112,878 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 May 2011 111,333 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 111,299 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 21 May 2008 106,184 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 101,447 miles

front number plate deterioated

nearside front tyre perished

nearside front wiper poor efficiency

offside front wiper poor efficiency

Pass 13 Apr 2006 100,041 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 100,039 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N680 DME is a 1996 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N680 DME, 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 N680 DME registered?

N680 DME is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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