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T179 RPJ

1999 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

167,962 mi
Last recorded167,962 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT179 RPJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 167,962 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake fluid level near min. bonnet safty 2nd catch stiff. n/s/f tyre worn on edge.

Fail 13 Nov 2014 167,958 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake fluid level near min. bonnet safty 2nd catch stiff. n/s/f tyre worn on edge.

Fail 10 Oct 2014 167,522 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 160,670 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 160,667 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 157,562 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 157,554 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 156,820 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 156,820 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 151,138 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wiper blads split Front and rear number plate condition

Fail 18 Mar 2010 151,116 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wiper blads split Front and rear number plate condition

Pass 13 Mar 2009 144,572 miles

both rear tyers worn on edges

play in steering rack o/s

Fail 12 Mar 2009 144,554 miles

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

both rear tyers worn on edges

play in steering rack o/s

Pass 18 Mar 2008 139,804 miles

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

rear tyres soon .

Fail 22 Mar 2007 135,032 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r

eng oil leak

front discs worn to limits

hazards switch intermittant

middle row n/s & centre seats not fitted

play in s/rack close to limits

rear discs worn to limits & pads worn

spare wheel space saver

various susp comps corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2007 135,032 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

child seat fitted to n/s/r

eng oil leak

front discs worn to limits

hazards switch intermittant

middle row n/s & centre seats not fitted

play in s/rack close to limits

rear discs worn to limits & pads worn

spare wheel space saver

various susp comps corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2006 123,922 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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T179 RPJ is a 1999 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 T179 RPJ, 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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T179 RPJ is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 April 1999.

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