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N71 FSN

1996 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,332 mi
Last recorded57,332 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN71 FSN
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 57,332 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 57,123 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 56,666 miles

rear of rear seats not in use

Fail 14 Sep 2012 56,666 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 56,463 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 15 Sep 2010 56,131 miles

nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2010 56,131 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2009 55,596 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 55,596 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 55,368 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 54,955 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 54,952 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 54,110 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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N71 FSN is a 1996 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N71 FSN, 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 N71 FSN registered?

N71 FSN is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N71 FSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N71 FSN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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