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N589 GBP

1996 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,854 mi
Last recorded90,854 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN589 GBP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 90,854 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and cracking

o/s and n/s inner sills damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 19 May 2012 90,850 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and cracking

o/s and n/s inner sills damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 15 Oct 2009 85,002 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 84,997 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 80,846 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 71,316 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 67,704 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 67,704 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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N589 GBP is a 1996 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N589 GBP, 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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N589 GBP is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 27 February 1996.

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