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T232 MVU

1999 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

148,361 mi
Last recorded148,361 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT232 MVU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 148,361 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

both headlamps have a poor beam image

noise from engine

Fail 6 Jul 2011 148,358 miles

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

both headlamps have a poor beam image

noise from engine

Pass 5 Jul 2010 144,232 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

O/S/R TYRE ON THE LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 30 Jun 2010 144,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

No lights fitted at time of test

O/S/R TYRE ON THE LEGAL LIMIT

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 142,074 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

front & rear pads low

Fail 25 Jun 2009 142,070 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

front & rear pads low

Pass 24 Jun 2008 140,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 135,559 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s rear tyre wall has minor cuts

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Jun 2007 135,559 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s rear tyre wall has minor cuts

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Jun 2006 119,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 119,520 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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T232 MVU is a 1999 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T232 MVU, 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 T232 MVU registered?

T232 MVU is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 May 1999.

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