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N12 DCP

2005 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,267 mi
Last recorded106,267 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 DCP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2022 106,267 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside fuel tank strap heavily corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2020 97,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 97,862 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 90,908 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 85,353 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 85,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 76,282 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 67,151 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 60,720 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 60,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 58,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 56,790 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 56,789 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 53,667 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 53,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 49,242 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 49,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 45,729 miles

front discs slightly pitted

Fail 12 Oct 2010 45,729 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front discs slightly pitted

rear discs excessively pitted

Pass 8 Oct 2009 41,714 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 38,143 miles

rear 2 seats not present during test

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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N12 DCP is a 2005 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2005 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 77,648 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 N12 DCP, 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 21 years old, this Renault Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N12 DCP registered?

N12 DCP is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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