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MBV 97N

1999 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,081 mi
Last recorded75,081 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBV 97N
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 75,081 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 73,538 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 71,613 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 70,132 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 70,132 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking Over top of tank (7.2.3)

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

N/S/R tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 2 Oct 2015 69,315 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 69,315 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 68,349 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 68,342 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 66,931 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 65,167 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 64,278 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 64,266 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 63,883 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 61,757 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 61,731 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside front tyre outrt side wall perrishing

Pass 4 Jul 2008 61,172 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 60,650 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 59,798 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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MBV 97N is a 1999 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1999 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 101,864 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MBV 97N, 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 27 years old, this Renault Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MBV 97N registered?

MBV 97N is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is MBV 97N safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBV 97N shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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