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T242 CUD

1999 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,841 mi
Last recorded123,841 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT242 CUD
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 123,841 miles

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

Inner Body has slight corrosion sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 8 Aug 2017 123,841 miles

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

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

Inner Body has slight corrosion sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 118,860 miles

Centre Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both outer seats missing ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 112,486 miles

Emissions not tested

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

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

Offside Front Cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Seats removed at time of test

Fail 18 Aug 2015 112,486 miles

Centre Fuel system component leaking Above tank (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Emissions not tested

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

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

Offside Front Cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Seats removed at time of test

Pass 22 Aug 2014 107,762 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 107,717 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 101,904 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 96,791 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 92,597 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 90,238 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 90,228 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)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 82,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 75,138 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 67,687 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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T242 CUD is a 1999 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T242 CUD, 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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T242 CUD is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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