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N292 UPF

1996 Renault Espace

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

202,054 mi
Last recorded202,054 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN292 UPF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2010 202,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front anti roll bar bushers perished.rear shocker bushers perishing

Fail 17 Jun 2010 202,054 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front anti roll bar bushers perished.rear shocker bushers perishing

Pass 20 Jun 2009 194,218 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 194,214 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 186,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake has long travel

outer sills covered by trims

Fail 26 Sep 2007 186,299 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake has long travel

offside rear light cluster lens broken

outer sills covered by trims

Pass 5 Oct 2006 177,270 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 177,270 miles

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

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 165,909 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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N292 UPF is a 1996 Renault Espace in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 N292 UPF, 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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N292 UPF is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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