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T294 ARV

1999 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

125,603 mi
Last recorded125,603 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT294 ARV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 125,603 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 125,603 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 125,134 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 114,602 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 110,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

bike rack is fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear number plates are poor

parking brake imbalanced

rear lamps are flickering slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2012 110,769 miles

Oil leak

bike rack is fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear number plates are poor

parking brake imbalanced

rear lamps are flickering slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2011 108,926 miles

Oil leak

bike rack fitted

centre middle seat is removed

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s rear brake performance was poor

number plates are poor

slight noise from n/s rear wheel bearing

slight play in o/s steering rack tie rod joint

Fail 26 Apr 2011 108,926 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

bike rack fitted

centre middle seat is removed

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s rear brake performance was poor

number plates are poor

slight noise from n/s rear wheel bearing

slight play in o/s steering rack tie rod joint

Pass 29 Mar 2010 103,115 miles

both font suspension lower bearings are noisey

exhaust corroded

front reg plate is poor

play in offside rack end

Fail 27 Mar 2010 103,086 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both font suspension lower bearings are noisey

front reg plate is poor

play in offside rack end

Pass 18 Apr 2009 99,634 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

air filter bobbins broken

bonnet latches poor

gear knob is loose

Fail 18 Apr 2009 99,634 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

air filter bobbins broken

bonnet latches poor

gear knob is loose

rear wiper is torn

Pass 24 Apr 2008 94,193 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

air filter bobbins broken

front number plate is marked

front shock absorber spring bearings are poor

water pump is leaking,and level is on minimum

Fail 17 Apr 2008 94,057 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

air filter bobbins broken

front number plate is marked

water pump is leaking,and level is on minimum

Pass 24 Apr 2007 87,904 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade is split

Pass 21 Apr 2006 80,967 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bad oil leak at rear of engine

Fail 21 Apr 2006 80,967 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bad oil leak at rear of engine

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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T294 ARV is a 1999 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 T294 ARV, 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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T294 ARV is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 26 April 1999.

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