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T287 SBX

1999 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2011
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

232,597 mi
Last recorded232,597 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT287 SBX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2012 232,597 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2011 232,595 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 225,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 225,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 221,700 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advise slight play in both steering rack ball joints

Fail 29 Jun 2009 221,507 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advise slight play in both steering rack ball joints

Pass 25 Jun 2008 16,256 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 16,254 miles

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

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 216,240 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on Edges

Engine steady bracket loose

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn on Edges

Wheel Nuts not checked Caps fitted

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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T287 SBX is a 1999 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 T287 SBX, 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 T287 SBX registered?

T287 SBX is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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