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N69 LHY

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,693 mi
Last recorded126,693 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN69 LHY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2010 126,693 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2010 126,693 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2009 113,966 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 113,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

bonnet release faulty

brake warning light on

Pass 11 Mar 2008 102,399 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 90,052 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 90,052 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet release broken also will not fully open

Pass 15 Mar 2006 75,646 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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N69 LHY is a 1996 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N69 LHY, 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 N69 LHY registered?

N69 LHY is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 21 February 1996.

Is N69 LHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N69 LHY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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