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T402 AVP

1999 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,709 mi
Last recorded148,709 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT402 AVP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2019 148,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or inside (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch stiff operation

radiator cooling fins corroded & missing

rear seats in boot missing

Pass 30 Jan 2018 147,925 miles

Nearside Rear foot brake grabbing

Oil leak ()

rear seats in boot missing

stickers on nearside front window

Fail 29 Jan 2018 147,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear foot brake grabbing

Oil leak ()

rear seats in boot missing

stickers on nearside front window

Pass 15 Feb 2017 147,199 miles

Oil leak ()

noise from bottom pulley area

seats in boot missing at time of test

Fail 14 Feb 2017 147,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 205/65/15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low prs (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Oil leak ()

noise from bottom pulley area

seats in boot missing at time of test

Pass 15 Feb 2016 145,826 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 31 Jan 2015 143,865 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

SRS fault icon displayed

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 143,625 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

SRS fault icon displayed

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 137,968 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 137,951 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 130,387 miles

Air bag light is on

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 123,200 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 123,200 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 121,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front brake disc's corroded

O/S/F wiper split

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 121,667 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front brake disc's corroded

O/S/F wiper split

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 116,053 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 108,983 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 108,983 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 100,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 84,843 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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T402 AVP is a 1999 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T402 AVP, 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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T402 AVP is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 8 May 1999.

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