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N815 FTP

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

118,547 mi
Last recorded118,547 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN815 FTP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 118,547 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

slight dust drag rear brakes..cleared but advise brake strip and clean

Pass 14 Sep 2012 115,516 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s rear tyre micro-cracking outer face.

slight drag on n/s rear handbrake.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 112,453 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

investigate occasional intermittent light fault..nothing found at this time...clean all leads and connectors.

slight drag n/s rear brakes..

Pass 1 Sep 2010 108,866 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

exhaust box baffles rattling but emissions are within limits..advise only.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 105,365 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 105,365 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 102,779 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 100,705 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 98,120 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 94,129 miles

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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N815 FTP is a 1996 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N815 FTP, 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 N815 FTP registered?

N815 FTP is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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