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N176 UPB

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,074 mi
Last recorded129,074 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN176 UPB
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 129,074 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 124,012 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 117,455 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 111,201 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 111,201 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 104,363 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 99,529 miles

both rear tyres cracking around tread and sidewalls

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 3 Oct 2009 94,700 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 89,705 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 89,699 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside rear second row seat not present at time of test unable to test seat belt

Pass 16 Oct 2007 84,504 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 79,806 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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N176 UPB is a 1996 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N176 UPB, 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 N176 UPB registered?

N176 UPB is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 21 February 1996.

Is N176 UPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N176 UPB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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