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T233 RDV

1999 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,263 mi
Last recorded157,263 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT233 RDV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 157,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

beam images just readable

Pass 24 Jun 2017 156,604 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 156,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play tie bar (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play tie bar (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 144,480 miles

o/s headlight poor image

Fail 16 Mar 2016 144,479 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine tested 3 times and keeps blocking machine and coming up void (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s headlight poor image

Pass 2 Mar 2015 132,891 miles

fuel tank strap broken but tank still secure

o/s/r brake hose ferrule slight corosion

Pass 6 Mar 2014 131,260 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 129,795 miles

possible slight fuel leak at tank

Fail 4 Mar 2013 129,789 miles

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

o/s/ headlight poor image

o/s/f disc scored

possible slight fuel leak at tank

Pass 27 Feb 2012 125,441 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 119,198 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 199,196 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 112,643 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 107,068 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 107,068 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 101,082 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 96,028 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 87,817 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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T233 RDV is a 1999 Renault Espace in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T233 RDV, 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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T233 RDV is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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