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S197 KBD

1999 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

205,756 mi
Last recorded205,756 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS197 KBD
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 205,756 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 203,912 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 203,910 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 201,030 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 195,635 miles

1. Offside front tyre worn on inside edge. 2. Slight damage to windscreen.

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 180,478 miles

slight scratch damage to windscreen

Fail 14 Jun 2012 180,422 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

slight scratch damage to windscreen

Pass 17 Jun 2011 163,483 miles

1. n/s front tyre wearing on inside and outside edges. 2. n/s rear tyre at legal limits. 3. Rear fuel tank strap becoming corroded. 4. Front brake discs becoming distorted.

Fail 14 Jun 2011 163,440 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

1. n/s front tyre wearing on inside and outside edges. 2. n/s rear tyre at legal limits. 3. Rear fuel tank strap becoming corroded. 4. Front brake discs becoming distorted.

Pass 21 Jun 2010 148,117 miles

1. o/s front fog lamp glass broken. 2. n/s front tyre worn to limit on edges.

Fail 18 Jun 2010 148,002 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

1. o/s front fog lamp glass broken. 2. n/s front tyre worn to limit on edges.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 140,254 miles

o/s rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

o/s wiper blade becoming perished.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 130,766 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 123,581 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

ns and os front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2006 114,690 miles

not all seats fitted when tested

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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S197 KBD is a 1999 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S197 KBD, 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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S197 KBD is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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