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T399 OLC

1999 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

174,085 mi
Last recorded174,085 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT399 OLC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 174,085 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 170,232 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pipes corroding in places

n/s wiper slightly split

n/s/r brake disc worn and corroded

o/s/r tyre tread low and sidewall badly agecracked

play in steering rack

power steering pipes corroding

slight damage on o/s/r lamp

slight free play at steering wheel

slight freying on seatbelts

suspect weep on fuel tank-stains and fumes

Fail 24 Aug 2011 170,232 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pipes corroding in places

n/s handbrake reading low

n/s wiper slightly split

n/s/r brake disc worn and corroded

o/s/r tyre tread low and sidewall badly agecracked

play in steering rack

power steering pipes corroding

slight damage on o/s/r lamp

slight free play at steering wheel

slight freying on seatbelts

suspect weep on fuel tank-stains and fumes

Pass 2 Sep 2010 168,623 miles

front sidelamps slightly dim

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

brake pipes corroding in places

o/s/r seat not fitted at time of mot

play in steering rack

slight damage on o/s/r lamp

slight free play at steering wheel-slight play in steering joints

slight freying on seatbelts

slight wear and corrosion on discs

Fail 27 Aug 2010 168,623 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake pipes corroding in places

front sidelamps slightly dim

play in steering rack

rear corroded o/s

slight damage on o/s/r lamp

slight free play at steering wheel-slight play in steering joints

slight freying on seatbelts

Pass 2 Sep 2009 165,984 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wiper blades split

front number plate damaged

offside rear light lense damaged

slight play in nearside front steering rack inner joint

slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint

unable to open neaerside rear door

Fail 2 Sep 2009 165,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wiper blades split

front number plate damaged

offside rear light lense damaged

slight play in nearside front steering rack inner joint

slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint

unable to open neaerside rear door

Pass 11 Aug 2008 161,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

baffles noisy in back box

dampness on o/s/r caliper suspect possible weep

discs corroded in places

lower readings on o/s/r brake

o/s/r lamp unit slightly damaged

play in steering rack

power steering pipes rusty

seatbelts slightly freyed

slight corrosion on brake pipes in places

slight damage on screen

Pass 29 Aug 2007 158,396 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 158,388 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 153,831 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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T399 OLC is a 1999 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T399 OLC, 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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T399 OLC is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 July 1999.

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