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N803 HOY

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

191,994 mi
Last recorded191,994 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN803 HOY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 191,994 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2018 191,590 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2017 188,009 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded borderline pass (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 185,766 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 182,910 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 182,910 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 179,601 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 175,416 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 175,362 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both windscreen wiper blades split

condensation in both headlamps

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 2 Mar 2011 175,362 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both windscreen wiper blades split

condensation in both headlamps

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 5 May 2010 175,268 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 175,227 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 163,166 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 162,972 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 142,529 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 123,826 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 110,409 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2006 110,409 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2006 110,390 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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N803 HOY is a 1996 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N803 HOY, 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 N803 HOY registered?

N803 HOY is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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