CarVerify

Free Car Check

M399 XTC

1995 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 2165cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,702 mi
Last recorded156,702 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 1995 Renault Espace127,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM399 XTC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2009 156,702 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 156,700 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f disc back plate corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2009 156,696 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

general oil leaks around engine

noise from steering rack

o/s/f disc back plate corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2007 153,324 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 147,912 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 147,901 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 134,738 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 134,736 miles

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front pads low

offside end of steering rack badly worn

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
Full Renault Espace reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M399 XTC is a 1995 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M399 XTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M399 XTC?

You can check the full history of M399 XTC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M399 XTC registered?

M399 XTC is a 1995 Renault Espace, first registered on 13 May 1995.

Is M399 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M399 XTC shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M399 XTC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M399 XTC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.