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N772 FKK

1996 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

124,873 mi
Last recorded124,873 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN772 FKK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 124,873 miles

Both rear tyre perishing

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

N/S/F tyre cut to outer sidewall

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 124,873 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyre perishing

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

N/S/F tyre cut to outer sidewall

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 121,236 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 114,080 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s outer main beam not working

Pass 26 Apr 2012 107,288 miles

Battery hold down clamp not fitted but battery is reasonably sevure in a well

Both front tyre pressures look low

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Drivers side door mirror base is taped in position but is just secure

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside door mirror is slightlyinsecure

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 107,269 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery hold down clamp not fitted but battery is reasonably sevure in a well

Both front tyre pressures look low

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Drivers side door mirror base is taped in position but is just secure

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside door mirror is slightlyinsecure

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 106,314 miles

Battery insecure

N/s/f brake pad warning wire broken

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wiper blades are in poor condition

Fail 21 Apr 2011 106,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

N/s/f brake pad warning wire broken

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

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

No water from o/s washer jst and n/s wiper bladed is split but screen is just about being cleared ok

Pass 26 Apr 2010 104,937 miles

Battery not secured in engine compartment but is in a well so cannot fall into engine but could cause terminals to vibrate loose

Fair amount rotaional free play at steeing wheel, just passes

Front windscreen wiper blades are in poor condition

Lot of handbrake travel but not to stop and readings are excellent

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

Nearside front brake pad warning light wire is broken

Fail 22 Apr 2010 104,896 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Battery not secured in engine compartment but is in a well so cannot fall into engine but could cause terminals to vibrate loose

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

Fair amount rotaional free play at steeing wheel, just passes

Front windscreen wiper blades are in poor condition

Lot of handbrake travel but not to stop and readings are excellent

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

Nearside front brake pad warning light wire is broken

Pass 17 Apr 2009 102,881 miles

Drivers door mirror held on with tape and mastic but reasonably secure

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 102,881 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Drivers door mirror held on with tape and mastic but reasonably secure

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 98,259 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 98,259 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 92,763 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 92,732 miles

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

front discs worn and pads getting low

n/s/r tyre getting low o/s/r tyre split on outer side wall

Pass 20 Apr 2006 88,215 miles

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

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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N772 FKK is a 1996 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N772 FKK, 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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N772 FKK is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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