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N520 YAO

1996 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

135,044 mi
Last recorded135,044 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN520 YAO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2010 135,044 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 135,044 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both windscreen wiper bladed incomplete.

Pass 1 Aug 2009 131,120 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 131,029 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2008 127,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all brake pipes to and from load valve slightly corroded

slight corrosion on offside front outrigger

spare wheel flat

Fail 8 Jul 2008 127,340 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all brake pipes to and from load valve slightly corroded

slight corrosion on offside front outrigger

spare wheel flat

Fail 7 Jul 2008 127,334 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 123,240 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 123,235 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 May 2006 117,811 miles

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

n/s/f interior door handle broken,still servicable

Fail 3 May 2006 117,721 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door interior handle broken.Still serviceable.

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

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

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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N520 YAO is a 1996 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 N520 YAO, 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 N520 YAO registered?

N520 YAO is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 17 April 1996.

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