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T249 JGW

1999 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

196,309 mi
Last recorded196,309 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT249 JGW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 196,309 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 184,570 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 184,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 163,861 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 163,861 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 144,743 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 144,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 125,615 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 125,615 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 107,267 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 90,192 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 90,192 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 75,524 miles

Nearside seatbelt needs help to retract

Fail 2 Mar 2007 75,324 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 63,831 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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T249 JGW is a 1999 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T249 JGW, 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 T249 JGW registered?

T249 JGW is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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