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T142 GBL

1999 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,447 mi
Last recorded97,447 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT142 GBL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 97,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 78,286 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 78,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 69,835 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2013 63,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both inner headlight lenses slightly cloudy

nearside front fog lamp in/op

spare tyre flat

Fail 25 Mar 2013 63,767 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both inner headlight lenses slightly cloudy

nearside front fog lamp in/op

nearside steering arm has slight play at its fixings

spare tyre flat

Pass 27 Mar 2012 58,562 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Fail 26 Mar 2012 58,562 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 25 Feb 2011 53,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 44,579 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear wiperblade split

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Feb 2010 44,574 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear wiperblade split

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Feb 2009 43,469 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2008 42,678 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover damaged

rear tyres getting low

Pass 5 Feb 2007 39,517 miles

6th & 7th passengers seats not fitted at time of test, seat belts not checked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front tyres getting low

Pass 23 Feb 2006 35,068 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Feb 2006 35,068 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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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T142 GBL is a 1999 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T142 GBL, 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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T142 GBL is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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