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T297 MOE

1999 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

148,580 mi
Last recorded148,580 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT297 MOE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 148,580 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 148,580 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 139,660 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 139,660 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 131,265 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 131,265 miles

Centre registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise slight play o/s/f track rod end

Pass 11 Oct 2007 119,184 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 119,182 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 104,484 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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T297 MOE is a 1999 Renault Espace in Silver 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 T297 MOE, 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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T297 MOE is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 15 July 1999.

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