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S460 DFG

1999 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

197,361 mi
Last recorded197,361 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS460 DFG
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 197,361 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 197,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 178,374 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 178,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre rear seat belt missing

Front brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 160,820 miles

front n/s brake pad warning wire broken .

rattle from engine aux belt area

Fail 25 Jun 2010 160,663 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front n/s brake pad warning wire broken .

rattle from engine aux belt area

Pass 23 Jun 2009 161,753 miles

rear seat row missing . spare tyre flat

Fail 22 Jun 2009 161,753 miles

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

rear seat row missing . spare tyre flat

Fail 18 Jun 2008 140,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Slight front brake imbalance.

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Suspect front brake pads low, Play in o/s/f steering rack, o/s/f and n/s/f windows dark!.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 140,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Slight front brake imbalance.

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Suspect front brake pads low, Play in o/s/f steering rack, o/s/f and n/s/f windows dark!.

Pass 2 Jun 2007 125,752 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2006 107,823 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 107,823 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

n/s/r coil spring rusty

nail in o/s/r tyre and tread low on inner edge

slight exhaust blow from centre section

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 May 2005 99,444 miles

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

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

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

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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S460 DFG is a 1999 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S460 DFG, 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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S460 DFG is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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