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T160 SBL

1999 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,311 mi
Last recorded109,311 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT160 SBL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 109,311 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 107,252 miles

Airbag warning light illuminating.

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 107,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Airbag warning light illuminating.

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 104,246 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 104,245 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 102,006 miles

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

N/S/R seat not fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 102,006 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

N/S/R seat not fitted

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 99,305 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

air bag lamp on

Fail 2 Feb 2009 97,579 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 97,579 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 93,809 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

wet test

Pass 8 Feb 2007 80,973 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 80,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 67,007 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 67,007 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

play in steering rack

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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T160 SBL is a 1999 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel 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 T160 SBL, 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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T160 SBL is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 18 March 1999.

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