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N703 CJK

1996 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,670 mi
Last recorded122,670 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN703 CJK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 122,670 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perishing.

damage to both sill panels.

n/s/f door mirror loose.

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

tread depths: both front and n/s/r on 4mm, o/s/r on 3mm.

tyre size: 195/65/14H.

Fail 18 Nov 2008 122,670 miles

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

both front flexi brake hoses perishing.

damage to both sill panels.

n/s/f door mirror loose.

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

tread depths: both front and n/s/r on 4mm, o/s/r on 3mm.

tyre size: 195/65/14H.

Fail 21 Nov 2007 110,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

clutch pedle hard to push down

mid center seat missing

n/s/f top suspension arm rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2007 110,177 miles

clutch pedle hard to push down

mid center seat missing

n/s/f top suspension arm rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2006 97,974 miles

advisory comments as per previous vt32

Fail 19 Oct 2006 97,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

clutch pedal rubber missing, clutch very heavy, rear washer not working, slight damage to n/s door mirror outer casing, stone chip to n/s headlamp, engine and gearbox oil leaks.

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge, tyre tread depths n/s/f 6.5mm, o/s/f 6.0mm, n/s/r 3.0mm, o/s/r 5.0mm, 195/65/14h

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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N703 CJK is a 1996 Renault Espace in Grey 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 N703 CJK, 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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N703 CJK is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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