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T42 JCR

1999 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

148,761 mi
Last recorded148,761 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT42 JCR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 148,761 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

only one rear seat fitted at time of test....

Pass 15 Aug 2011 143,671 miles

Oil leak

emmisions slightly high c.o. at first fast idle test....o.k. at second fast idle....

rear exhaust silencer metal suppert deteriorated but under silencer....

slight rear brake uneven application....drum type brakes....

Fail 5 Aug 2011 143,670 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

emmisions slightly high c.o. at first fast idle test....o.k. at second fast idle....

rear exhaust silencer metal suppert deteriorated but under silencer....

slight rear brake uneven application....drum type brakes....

Pass 2 Aug 2010 134,332 miles

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

offside head light chipped

reduced out put from offside headlight

wipers in poor condition

Fail 28 Jul 2010 134,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside head light chipped

reduced out put from offside headlight

wipers in poor condition

Pass 24 Jul 2009 127,954 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 127,954 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 114,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 114,780 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 99,127 miles

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

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)

indicators poor colour rear

Fail 10 Jul 2007

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 84,135 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 84,135 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 71,267 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 71,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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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T42 JCR is a 1999 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 T42 JCR, 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 T42 JCR registered?

T42 JCR is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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