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N528 VPE

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,139 mi
Last recorded155,139 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN528 VPE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 155,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner steering rack joint has slight wear/play

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 154,814 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 135,150 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 148,812 miles

Offside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 6 Aug 2014 148,811 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 13 Aug 2013 147,629 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes worn.

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 147,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Both front wishbone rear bushes worn.

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2012 145,892 miles

Both front tie bar bushes worn.

Both front tyres perished and slight damage outer walls.

Both front wishbone rear bushes worn.

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 143,933 miles

Rearmost seats not in use.

Fail 5 May 2011 143,932 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rearmost seats not in use.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 139,572 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in offside front tie bar bush

Fail 15 Mar 2010 139,571 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in offside front tie bar bush

Pass 4 Nov 2008 127,689 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front upper suspension arms are getting corroded

cooling fan not cutting in

slight play front tie bar bushes

stone chips offside headlight

Fail 31 Oct 2008 127,689 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front upper suspension arms are getting corroded

cooling fan not cutting in

slight play front tie bar bushes

stone chips offside headlight

Pass 21 Feb 2007 116,201 miles

Center seat not in use so cant check seat belt

Heat shield loose on center silencer

O/S head light damaged

Slight play in N/S top joint

Pass 20 Oct 2005 107,342 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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N528 VPE is a 1996 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N528 VPE, 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 N528 VPE registered?

N528 VPE is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N528 VPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N528 VPE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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