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N979 SPL

1995 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2006
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

104,116 mi
Last recorded104,116 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2005
Typical for 1995 Renault Espace127,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN979 SPL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2005 104,116 miles

emissons only just making requred limits

front tyres near wear limit

slight splitting to rear brake hoses

some movement to front tie bar mountings

Fail 8 Sep 2005 104,091 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

brake warning light on dash on

n/s/f tyre near legal limit

rear exhaust system close to chassis

slight movement in both outer tie bar bushes

some wear and run out to front brake discs

Fail 2 Sep 2005 104,073 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2005 103,799 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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N979 SPL is a 1995 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 1995 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 127,840 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 N979 SPL, 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 31 years old, this Renault Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N979 SPL registered?

N979 SPL is a 1995 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 October 1995.

Is N979 SPL safe to buy?

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