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N529 CAR

1996 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,635 mi
Last recorded151,635 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN529 CAR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 151,635 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four steel pipes at compensator valve at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front upper arm mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside fronts worn on inner tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 151,635 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four steel pipes at compensator valve at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front upper arm mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside fronts worn on inner tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 145,240 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 132,564 miles

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

Exhaust backbox deteriorated

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Sep 2016 132,564 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Exhaust backbox deteriorated

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 119,234 miles

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

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 mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both inner steering joints slight play

ofsr tyre cracking on tread

Fail 15 Sep 2015 119,234 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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 mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both inner steering joints slight play

ofsr tyre cracking on tread

Pass 8 Sep 2014 117,689 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

front discs rusty inner face

Fail 8 Sep 2014 117,689 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

front discs rusty inner face

Pass 26 Sep 2013 117,098 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 117,098 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 116,583 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2011 116,204 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 115,516 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 114,896 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 113,583 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 111,526 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 111,526 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 109,719 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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N529 CAR is a 1996 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N529 CAR, 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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N529 CAR is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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