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N551 TUK

1996 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

132,827 mi
Last recorded132,827 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN551 TUK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 132,827 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

rear inner sills damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2016 132,827 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn on inner edge

rear inner sills damaged

Fail 14 Mar 2015 132,821 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

bonnet corroded

offside front & nearside rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 14 Mar 2015 132,821 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

bonnet corroded

offside front & nearside rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 5 Mar 2014 132,770 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

rear inner sills damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2014 132,770 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres worn on edges

rear inner sills damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2013 132,698 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

bonnet stiff/damaged/safety catch stiff/bonnet prop missing/front panel damaged

front cross member damaged

nsf tyres worn on edges

osf inner cv boot deteriorated

osf tyre bald on inner edge

osr tyre worn on edges

osr/nsr inner sills damaged

uneven wear rear ns tyre/nail in it

Fail 4 Mar 2013 132,698 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

bonnet stiff/damaged/safety catch stiff/bonnet prop missing/front panel damaged

front cross member damaged

nsf tyres worn on edges

osf inner cv boot deteriorated

osf tyre bald on inner edge

osr tyre worn on edges

osr/nsr inner sills damaged

uneven wear rear ns tyre/nail in it

Pass 9 Feb 2012 132,915 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 132,195 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 130,770 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/r door not opening

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Feb 2011 130,770 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r door not opening

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2010 130,514 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 130,024 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 129,405 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 129,405 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 120,322 miles

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

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

nearside front wishbone rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2006 115,340 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 115,340 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S REAR SEAT BELT WEB SLIGHTLY DAMAGED †BOTTOM OF RAD CORRODED †O/S UPPER BALL JOINT RUBBER SPLIT †N/S TRACK ROD END RUBBER SPLIT †N/S INNER CV BOOT SPLIT †FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT

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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N551 TUK is a 1996 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 N551 TUK, 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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N551 TUK is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 26 January 1996.

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