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N735 MWS

1996 Renault Espace

Purple Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,525 mi
Last recorded55,525 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN735 MWS
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 55,525 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

windscreen marked

wipers split

Fail 20 Aug 2010 55,407 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

windscreen marked

wipers split

Pass 16 Oct 2009 49,600 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Coolant leak

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front no plate slight deteirorated

o/s/r tyre pairised and spliting up

outter sill covers fitted

rear seats removed

Fail 12 Oct 2009 49,471 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Coolant leak

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front no plate slight deteirorated

o/s/r tyre pairised and spliting up

outter sill covers fitted

rear seats removed

Pass 29 Oct 2008 44,077 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front wipers smearing

near side rear tyre wall perishing

slight play off side front lower arm

slight play off side front track rod end

Fail 28 Oct 2008 44,077 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front wipers smearing

near side rear tyre wall perishing

slight play off side front lower arm

slight play off side front track rod end

Pass 1 Nov 2007 38,661 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 38,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 32,370 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 27,061 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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N735 MWS is a 1996 Renault Espace in Purple with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N735 MWS, 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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N735 MWS is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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