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N79 WPA

1996 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,673 mi
Last recorded176,673 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN79 WPA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2008 176,673 miles

both front upper suspension arms have slight play.

nearside rear seat belt slighly frayed in places.

slight travel in hand brake.

Pass 5 Oct 2006 176,661 miles

see last vt 32 370050776401

Fail 27 Sep 2006 176,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both wipers poor

no rear seats at time of test

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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N79 WPA is a 1996 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N79 WPA, 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 N79 WPA registered?

N79 WPA is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 4 July 1996.

Is N79 WPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N79 WPA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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