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T205 RPJ

1999 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,287 mi
Last recorded119,287 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT205 RPJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 119,287 miles

Advise rear brake operation - out of balance.(nearside rear reading lower) recommend further investigation.

Advise slight play in steering rack.

Fail 15 Feb 2013 119,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Advise rear brake operation - out of balance.(nearside rear reading lower) recommend further investigation.

Advise slight play in steering rack.

Pass 21 Feb 2012 118,233 miles

front pads worn low. recommend inspection

Fail 21 Feb 2012 118,233 miles

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

front pads worn low. recommend inspection

Pass 18 Feb 2011 117,266 miles

O/S/R light cluster cracked

slight play in steering rack control arms

small stone chips on windscreen

Fail 18 Feb 2011 117,266 miles

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

O/S/R light cluster cracked

slight play in steering rack control arms

small stone chips on windscreen

Pass 17 Feb 2010 114,407 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion to fuel tank mountings

Fail 15 Feb 2010 114,407 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion to fuel tank mountings

Pass 20 Feb 2009 110,173 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 110,173 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Corrosion to fuel tank straps

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

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

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

N/S headlight pattern is poor

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2008 103,620 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r lamp damaged

o/s/r seat tied closed

rear numberplate breaking up

rearmost row of seats missing

stonechip in zone a

Fail 18 Feb 2008

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)

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

rear numberplate breaking up

rearmost row of seats missing

stonechip in zone a

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r lamp damaged

o/s/r seat tied closed

Pass 15 Feb 2007 95,222 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 95,222 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak

Rear number is discoloured

Rearmost row of seats not fitted. unable to check belts

Fail 14 Feb 2006 84,097 miles

Advanced wear to front brake discs and pads.

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear no. plate is discoloured.

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Tailgate is difficult to open.

Wear to offside rear tyre.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2006 84,097 miles

Advanced wear to front brake discs and pads.

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

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

Rear no. plate is discoloured.

Tailgate is difficult to open.

Wear to offside rear tyre.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

oil leak

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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T205 RPJ is a 1999 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T205 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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T205 RPJ is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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