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T278 RWC

1999 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,924 mi
Last recorded131,924 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT278 RWC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 131,924 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

off side lower cornor of front windscreen cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2012 122,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Feb 2012 122,081 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r mudflap loose

Pass 16 Feb 2011 110,527 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 104,270 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 104,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 97,048 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 29 Feb 2008 88,801 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 88,798 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2007 86,060 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 74,274 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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T278 RWC is a 1999 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T278 RWC, 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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T278 RWC is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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