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T143 XHT

1999 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,561 mi
Last recorded136,561 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT143 XHT
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 136,561 miles

Airbag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine rattly

Slight play in inner track rod ends/steering rack area

Temporary type sealing fuel cap fitted

Vehicle showing general signs of surface corrosion on chassis, suspension and brake components

Fail 13 Dec 2011 136,561 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Airbag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil on minimum level

Engine rattly

Front brake discs corroding

Slight play in inner track rod ends/steering rack area

Temporary type sealing fuel cap fitted

Vehicle showing general signs of surface corrosion on chassis, suspension and brake components

Pass 24 Dec 2010 132,128 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 125,390 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 125,390 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 119,289 miles

Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2009 119,289 miles

Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2008 111,711 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 111,711 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 107,389 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 107,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 95,684 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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T143 XHT is a 1999 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 T143 XHT, 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 T143 XHT registered?

T143 XHT is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 April 1999.

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