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N554 UTA

1996 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,947 mi
Last recorded107,947 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN554 UTA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 107,947 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 107,931 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 104,143 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 104,143 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 100,508 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 100,424 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 96,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Disc's Worn

Fail 4 Jul 2011 96,300 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Disc's Worn

Pass 9 Jul 2010 88,803 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 83,466 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 83,456 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 76,845 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 73,347 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 73,347 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Aug 2006 70,796 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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N554 UTA is a 1996 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N554 UTA, 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 N554 UTA registered?

N554 UTA is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N554 UTA safe to buy?

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