1996 Renault Espace 2.1L Diesel · N172 CYD
1996 Renault Espace (2.1L, diesel). First registered 12 Feb 1996. Recorded mileage 145,163 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT ESPACE
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,163 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N172 CYD Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 145,163 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N172 CYD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Renault Espace (N172 CYD) between January 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”; “Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”.
N172 CYD Mileage History
- 09/01/200672,040 mi
- 10/01/200666,558 mi-5,482 mi
- 08/01/200779,084 mi+12,526 mi
- 16/01/200779,152 mi+68 mi
- 04/01/200889,473 mi+10,321 mi
- 15/01/200889,718 mi+245 mi
- 09/01/2009102,643 mi+12,925 mi
- 23/12/2009108,599 mi+5,956 mi
- 04/01/2011113,981 mi+5,382 mi
- 11/01/2011114,115 mi+134 mi
- 17/01/2012118,568 mi+4,453 mi
- 11/01/2013122,591 mi+4,023 mi
- 15/01/2014125,798 mi+3,207 mi
- 28/01/2015129,627 mi+3,829 mi
- 11/01/2016132,866 mi+3,239 mi
- 03/01/2017134,169 mi+1,303 mi
- 27/04/2024134,631 mi+462 mi
- 08/04/2025142,090 mi+7,459 mi
- 17/04/2026145,163 mi+3,073 mi
Average of roughly 3,608 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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