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N545 UTH

1996 Renault Espace

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,314 mi
Last recorded161,314 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN545 UTH
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 161,314 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 161,312 miles

Nearside Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 152,563 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 143,446 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 135,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s and n/s rear shock absorber upper cover sleeves corroded

o/s mirror casing taped repair

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 25 Sep 2009 135,728 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s and n/s rear shock absorber upper cover sleeves corroded

o/s mirror casing taped repair

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 4 Sep 2008 127,069 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 117,485 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Sep 2006 109,054 miles

REAR AXLE BUSH OFF SIDE SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERATION

SERFACE CORROSION ON BOTH FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARMS

SLIGHT PLAY IN RACK AND PINION OFF SIDE

Fail 24 Sep 2006 109,054 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR AXLE BUSH OFF SIDE SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERATION

SERFACE CORROSION ON BOTH FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARMS

SLIGHT PLAY IN RACK AND PINION OFF SIDE

Pass 18 Sep 2005 99,579 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades split

rear axle bush off side slight play

slight imbalance on rear brakes

slight play top ball joint off side front

Fail 18 Sep 2005 99,579 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front wiper blades split

rear axle bush off side slight play

slight imbalance on rear brakes

slight play top ball joint off side front

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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N545 UTH is a 1996 Renault Espace in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N545 UTH, 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 N545 UTH registered?

N545 UTH is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N545 UTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N545 UTH shows 12 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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