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N383 VNT

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,557 mi
Last recorded171,557 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN383 VNT
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 171,557 miles

Front rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Offside Front seat belt slight freying

oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2019 169,010 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heavily undersealed

rear belts in boot not tested as no sign of seats

Fail 19 Dec 2019 168,971 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heavily undersealed

rear belts in boot not tested as no sign of seats

Pass 10 Dec 2018 164,306 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OSF headlamp loose

Fail 8 Dec 2018 164,283 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 179,089 miles

Both front shockers damp

both rear brakes never locked out on rollers

condition and security of both front indicator lens

condition both headlamp reflectors and intensity of aims

corrosion both front floors and jacking points

corrosion o/s/f brake/hub back plate

fraying to all seat belts

front number plate

handbrake travel and security of lever

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres only just legal 1.6mm

play in top steering column bush

sun visor fitted to front windscreen going into swept area

Fail 13 Dec 2017 179,084 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush up right link(yellow chalk) (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush up right link(yellow chalk) (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipes into rear brake load valve corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both front shockers damp

both rear brakes never locked out on rollers

condition and security of both front indicator lens

condition both headlamp reflectors and intensity of aims

corrosion both front floors and jacking points

corrosion o/s/f brake/hub back plate

fraying to all seat belts

front number plate

handbrake travel and security of lever

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres only just legal 1.6mm

play in top steering column bush

sun visor fitted to front windscreen going into swept area

Pass 7 Dec 2016 175,155 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

underseal under vehicle (INSPECTION LIMITED)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 172,884 miles

Front and rear all suspension bushes showing signs of wear

Front no plate cracked

Front oil leak / slight corrosion nsr / osr suspension prescribed areas / ajesent dampers

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

Nearside Front off side wishbone bushes deteriating

Nearside Front osf rack ends /rack wear

Offside Front Upper and lower ball joint slight play advise replacement

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

all front to rear ns /os brake pipes starting to corrode all greased

Fail 18 Dec 2015 172,884 miles

Front and rear all suspension bushes showing signs of wear

Front no plate cracked

Front oil leak / slight corrosion nsr / osr suspension prescribed areas / ajesent dampers

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

Nearside Front off side wishbone bushes deteriating

Nearside Front osf rack ends /rack wear

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper and lower ball joint slight play advise replacement

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

all front to rear ns /os brake pipes starting to corrode all greased

Pass 12 Nov 2014 169,070 miles

Condition of wishbones

Corrosion to brake pipes

Corrosion under vehicle

Fail 11 Nov 2014 169,070 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Condition of wishbones

Corrosion to brake pipes

Corrosion under vehicle

Pass 14 Nov 2013 159,159 miles

Bonnet release catch broken

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nsr/osf tyres starting to perish.

Fail 13 Nov 2013 159,159 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Bonnet release catch broken

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nsr/osf tyres starting to perish.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 150,470 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 16 Dec 2011 137,599 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 124,160 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 118,082 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 104,600 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 90,121 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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N383 VNT is a 1996 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N383 VNT, 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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N383 VNT is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 11 March 1996.

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