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N724 VDV

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

218,422 mi
Last recorded218,422 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN724 VDV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 218,422 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 218,422 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

headlamps deteriorated but not adversely affecting beam image or light output

Pass 22 Jul 2009 211,852 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 211,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 202,494 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 202,494 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 191,059 miles

as previous vt32

Fail 10 Jul 2007 191,059 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2006 182,901 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2006 182,901 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2005 177,469 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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N724 VDV is a 1996 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N724 VDV, 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 N724 VDV registered?

N724 VDV is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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