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T293 UEB

1999 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

175,792 mi
Last recorded175,792 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT293 UEB
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 175,792 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 178,786 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Track rod end fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

play in steering

Fail 25 Jun 2010 178,780 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch is heavy in operation

rear tyres are showing signs of age and are worn abnormally

Pass 5 Aug 2009 173,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2008 167,166 miles

Both front lower wiushbones corroded.

Front brakes have 23% imbalance

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear exhaust silencer baffles noisy.

Rear flexi metal furrels getting corroded.

Slight play in both inner steering rack ball joints.

Pass 17 Jul 2007 159,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

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

offside front inner wheel arch trim insecure

slight movement in nearside front inner steering arm joint

Fail 25 Jul 2006 149,816 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 149,816 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 149,570 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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T293 UEB is a 1999 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T293 UEB, 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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T293 UEB is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 22 July 1999.

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