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N538 SAD

1996 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,776 mi
Last recorded156,776 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN538 SAD
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2012 156,776 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 156,776 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 155,267 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 155,267 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 153,275 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 153,275 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 150,835 miles

offside rear brake disc corroded

some fluctuation & imbalance front brakes

some play in steering rack & rack mounting bushes

Pass 5 Feb 2007 144,211 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 144,208 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads wearing low & discs poor condition,offside rear brake disc inner braking surface slightly reduced by corrosion,offside rear tyre tread low.

Pass 20 Jan 2006 137,047 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 137,033 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2006 136,946 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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N538 SAD is a 1996 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N538 SAD, 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 N538 SAD registered?

N538 SAD is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N538 SAD safe to buy?

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