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N768 PDG

1996 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,327 mi
Last recorded149,327 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN768 PDG
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2011 149,327 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Additional braking device damaged (3.6.I.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 146,005 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 140,579 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 131,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

slight play in n/s rack

Fail 18 Jul 2008 131,162 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in n/s rack

Fail 13 Aug 2007 124,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine over heats suspect head gasket

idle speed to high

nearside front tyre as a nail in it

tread low on both front tyres

Pass 13 Aug 2007 124,155 miles

engine over heats suspect head gasket

idle speed to high

nearside front tyre as a nail in it

tread low on both front tyres

Fail 19 Jun 2007 124,092 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

engine idle speed too high & overheating

tread low both front tyres

Pass 16 Feb 2006 114,680 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 114,577 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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N768 PDG is a 1996 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N768 PDG, 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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N768 PDG is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 26 February 1996.

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