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N523 ABL

1996 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,773 mi
Last recorded177,773 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN523 ABL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2007 177,773 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

f/number plate in poor condition

osf headlamp lens cracked

slight perish to nsr tyre sidewall

Fail 22 Oct 2007 177,773 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

f/number plate in poor condition

high handbrake lever trav el.

osf headlamp lens cracked

slight perish to nsr tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Nov 2006 169,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

High handbrake lever travel.

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

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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N523 ABL is a 1996 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N523 ABL, 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 N523 ABL registered?

N523 ABL is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N523 ABL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N523 ABL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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