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N525 EES

1996 Renault Espace

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,469 mi
Last recorded113,469 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN525 EES
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2014 113,469 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 113,469 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 105,208 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 105,208 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 100,540 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

battery insecure

exhaust deteriorated

no clear view of front brake pad condition

offside & nearside front brake splash plates corroded

slight play at offside front steering rack end not excessive

Fail 7 Mar 2012 100,539 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

battery insecure

no clear view of front brake pad condition

offside & nearside front brake splash plates corroded

slight play at offside front steering rack end not excessive

Pass 4 Mar 2011 95,072 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust rear rubber deteriorated

rear seats not fitted & centre rear seat not fitted

unable to view front inner brake pad condition properly

Pass 8 Mar 2010 89,864 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 83,897 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 80,234 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 80,223 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 74,815 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 74,815 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 64,907 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2005 58,749 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2005 58,749 miles

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

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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N525 EES is a 1996 Renault Espace in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N525 EES, 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 N525 EES registered?

N525 EES is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N525 EES safe to buy?

The MOT history for N525 EES shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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