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N740 HBP

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

91,002 mi
Last recorded91,002 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN740 HBP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 91,002 miles

Exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust not insecure.

Oil leak

Slight play in both front steering arms/rack.

Fail 13 Nov 2010 91,002 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust not insecure.

Front tyres 2-3mm.

Front wiperblades split at ends.

Oil leak

Slight play in both front steering arms/rack.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 87,820 miles

note rear no plate deteriourated

Fail 30 Oct 2009 87,820 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

note rear no plate deteriourated

Pass 21 Oct 2008 85,357 miles

note rear no plate deteriourated

Fail 21 Oct 2008 85,357 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

note rear no plate deteriourated

Pass 3 Nov 2007 82,128 miles

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

o/s wiper slightly split but still crearing screen

Fail 27 Oct 2007 82,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

handbrake travel long but still functioning as normal

o/s wiper slightly split but still crearing screen

Pass 1 Nov 2006 77,381 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 71,976 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 71,976 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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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N740 HBP is a 1996 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,165cc petrol 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 N740 HBP, 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 N740 HBP registered?

N740 HBP is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N740 HBP safe to buy?

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