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N190 SPR

1996 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

234,489 mi
Last recorded234,489 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN190 SPR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2009 234,489 miles

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 28 Jul 2009 234,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 231,459 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 230,029 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

boot release handle faulty

Fail 20 Jul 2007 230,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

boot release handle faulty

Pass 10 Jul 2006 228,346 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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N190 SPR is a 1996 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N190 SPR, 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 N190 SPR registered?

N190 SPR is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 16 January 1996.

Is N190 SPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N190 SPR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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