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T398 ARF

1999 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

152,028 mi
Last recorded152,028 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT398 ARF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 152,028 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2011 151,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 145,029 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Slight judder on brakes.

Fail 30 Apr 2010 145,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Slight judder on brakes.

Fail 25 Mar 2010 145,013 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on brake pipes and discs.

Front cross member corroded.

OIl leak

Pass 17 Mar 2009 136,606 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 136,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

rear seats missing

Pass 11 Mar 2008 126,688 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 117,392 miles

brake fluid level low

near side rear tyre worn on edges and cracked and perished

Fail 7 Mar 2007 117,354 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

brake fluid low

near side rear tyre worn on edges and cracked and perished

Pass 8 Mar 2006 108,527 miles

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

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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T398 ARF is a 1999 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel 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 T398 ARF, 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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T398 ARF is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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