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T209 SMV

1999 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

140,437 mi
Last recorded140,437 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT209 SMV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 140,437 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 140,437 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 140,261 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake fluid between min/max

engine oil leak

n/s/f brake disc wareing unevenly

n/s/f brake slightly binding when spun

n/s/r brake disc wareing unevenly

o/s/r brake disc wareing unevenly

Pass 10 Oct 2009 136,525 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 136,525 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 136,520 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

bottom engine mount deteriated

oil leak

vehicle missfiring

Pass 19 Sep 2008 129,677 miles

air bag light on

o/s/f wiper blade deteriating

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 3 Sep 2007 125,597 miles

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

front subframe crossmember rusted

Fail 3 Sep 2007 125,597 miles

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

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

front subframe crossmember rusted

Pass 24 Aug 2006 112,642 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 112,642 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise on seat been removed from centre of vehicle

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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T209 SMV is a 1999 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 T209 SMV, 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 T209 SMV registered?

T209 SMV is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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