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N728 YRR

1996 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

148,145 mi
Last recorded148,145 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN728 YRR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 148,145 miles

Oil leak

both front lower arms surface corrosion

centre exhaust cracked

clutch u/s

gearbox bolt loose

Fail 6 May 2010 148,140 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front lower arms surface corrosion

centre exhaust cracked

clutch u/s

gearbox bolt loose

Pass 12 May 2009 132,928 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2009 132,928 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2008 118,777 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 118,777 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 110,559 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 95,668 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 95,668 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N728 YRR is a 1996 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N728 YRR, 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 N728 YRR registered?

N728 YRR is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N728 YRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N728 YRR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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