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N149 SCN

1996 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

156,466 mi
Last recorded156,466 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN149 SCN
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 156,466 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2012 156,466 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2011 148,743 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey

play in steering rack

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 May 2011 148,743 miles

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

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey

play in steering rack

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2010 138,591 miles

a\dvised pads sensor wires broken

advised oil leak

Fail 27 May 2010 138,564 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

a\dvised pads sensor wires broken

advised oil leak

Pass 14 May 2009 130,615 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 130,599 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advised front discs corroded and worn

Pass 13 May 2008 119,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 111,501 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 111,501 miles

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 11 May 2006 104,450 miles

Slight distortion o/s/r wheel inner rim

Pass 12 May 2005 95,059 miles

N/s top balljoint worn to limit. Slight play in o/s top ball joint.

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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N149 SCN is a 1996 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 N149 SCN, 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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N149 SCN is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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