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N172 CYD

1996 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,163 mi
Last recorded145,163 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN172 CYD
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 145,163 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper blade defective

Pass 8 Apr 2025 142,090 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 134,631 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2017 134,169 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 132,866 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 129,627 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 125,798 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 122,591 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 118,568 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 114,115 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly scored.

Fail 4 Jan 2011 113,981 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly scored.

Pass 23 Dec 2009 108,599 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 102,643 miles

FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

NOT ALL LED LIGHTS ON REAR BRAKES LIGHT UP

Pass 15 Jan 2008 89,718 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 89,473 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 79,152 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 79,084 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 66,558 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 72,040 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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N172 CYD is a 1996 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N172 CYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N172 CYD?

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What year was N172 CYD registered?

N172 CYD is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 12 February 1996.

Is N172 CYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N172 CYD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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