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N831 XAO

1996 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,485 mi
Last recorded156,485 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN831 XAO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 156,485 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 149,507 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 149,498 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 146,094 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 141,124 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 139,770 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 139,765 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 130,249 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 130,247 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 120,492 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 120,490 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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N831 XAO is a 1996 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N831 XAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N831 XAO registered?

N831 XAO is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 23 February 1996.

Is N831 XAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N831 XAO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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