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N551 YNT

1995 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

161,956 mi
Last recorded161,956 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 1995 Renault Espace127,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN551 YNT
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 161,956 miles

Condition of number plates

Corrosion under vehicle

Fail 9 Feb 2015 161,956 miles

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

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

Condition of number plates

Corrosion under vehicle

Pass 14 Feb 2014 159,702 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all rear seats not fitted at time of test

corrosion to floor and chassis

nearside front tyre cracking on sidewalls

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2014 159,702 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all rear seats not fitted at time of test

corrosion to floor and chassis

nearside front tyre cracking on sidewalls

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2013 155,079 miles

Oil leak

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 4 Feb 2013 155,079 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 13 Feb 2012 152,681 miles

condition of number plates

Pass 27 Jan 2011 114,995 miles

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

corrosion under vehicle

slight play in both rack ends

Fail 27 Jan 2011 114,995 miles

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 2 Feb 2010 147,227 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 147,227 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 144,469 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 144,469 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jan 2008 140,582 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 140,582 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 137,936 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 132,814 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 132,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 YNT is a 1995 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1995 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 127,840 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 YNT, 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 31 years old, this Renault Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N551 YNT registered?

N551 YNT is a 1995 Renault Espace, first registered on 8 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N551 YNT shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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