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T299 MVU

1999 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

175,894 mi
Last recorded175,894 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT299 MVU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 175,894 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 175,889 miles

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

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 173,984 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake pads look 2/3rds worn

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

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

Nearside front tyre 3mm and outer edge wearing

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

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

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Oil leak

Radiator leaking

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 164,414 miles

Slight play in steering rack

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 164,414 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Slight play in steering rack

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 155,540 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 155,540 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 147,299 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 147,299 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 139,237 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 139,237 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T299 MVU is a 1999 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T299 MVU, 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 T299 MVU registered?

T299 MVU is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 2 June 1999.

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