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N704 MBW

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,014 mi
Last recorded140,014 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN704 MBW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 140,014 miles

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

Oil leak

rear seats not fitted

very strong advisory that both front upper suspension arms are corroded (advise replacement)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 128,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

rear seats removed

Pass 16 Jan 2008 115,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 105,809 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 105,805 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

recomend front wheel alignment

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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N704 MBW is a 1996 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N704 MBW, 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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N704 MBW is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 25 March 1996.

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