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S309 ATX

1999 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,363 mi
Last recorded162,363 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS309 ATX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2014 162,363 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 162,363 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 160,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 153,940 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 153,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 150,950 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre show signs deterioration on outer sidewall.

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder & show signs deterioration on outer sidewall.

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre show signs of age deteriorated & has nail.

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 150,950 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre show signs deterioration on outer sidewall.

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder & show signs deterioration on outer sidewall.

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre show signs of age deteriorated & has nail.

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 145,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished

slight play in offside and nearside front steering rackends

Fail 25 Mar 2010 145,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished

slight play in offside and nearside front steering rackends

Pass 28 Mar 2009 137,777 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 137,763 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 128,485 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 124,105 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 114,884 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 114,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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S309 ATX is a 1999 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 S309 ATX, 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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S309 ATX is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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