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T298 ARV

1999 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

38,823 mi
Last recorded38,823 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT298 ARV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 38,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2016 38,235 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 36,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 35,310 miles

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

side walls on rear tyres are perished

Fail 5 Jun 2014 35,308 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

side walls on rear tyres are perished

Pass 5 Oct 2011 31,645 miles

n/s/f strut lower bearing seized

Fail 4 Oct 2011 31,644 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f strut lower bearing seized

Pass 6 Aug 2010 22,664 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 18,648 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

radiator support panel corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2009 18,648 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2008 11,261 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 3,902 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 3,902 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 70,582 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 63,148 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 63,148 miles

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

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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T298 ARV is a 1999 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T298 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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What year was T298 ARV registered?

T298 ARV is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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