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N705 TJU

1996 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,938 mi
Last recorded161,938 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN705 TJU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 161,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 161,757 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 161,757 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 161,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 161,310 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight play in os inner steering arm joint

Pass 9 Jul 2014 161,310 miles

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

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

slight play in os inner steering arm joint

Pass 22 Jul 2013 160,540 miles

osr tyre has surface cracks

osr tyre is worn on the outer edge

slight play in osf inner steering arm joint

Fail 5 Jul 2012 159,570 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 159,570 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 156,774 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are getting worn on the inside edge and the rear tyres are close to the legal limit

offside front steering rack end has slight play but is not felt as free play at the steering wheel

Fail 30 Jun 2011 156,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are getting worn on the inside edge and the rear tyres are close to the legal limit

offside front steering rack end has slight play but is not felt as free play at the steering wheel

Pass 2 Jul 2010 148,156 miles

Most of the suspension bushes starting to perrish and go weak.

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

Several brake pipes starting to rust.

n/s/r door will not open from inside or out.

Fail 1 Jul 2010 148,149 miles

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

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

Most of the suspension bushes starting to perrish and go weak.

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

Several brake pipes starting to rust.

n/s/r door will not open from inside or out.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 141,636 miles

Exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

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

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

Slight play in the o/s track ball joint to rack

Fail 13 Jul 2009 141,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust tail boox in poor condition

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

Slight playin the o/s track rod ball jiont to rack

Pass 25 Jun 2008 133,638 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 125,855 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 125,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 119,014 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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N705 TJU is a 1996 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N705 TJU, 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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N705 TJU is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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