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T456 MVU

1999 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,198 mi
Last recorded140,198 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT456 MVU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 140,198 miles

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

STRONGLY ADVISE:unable to check second row rear seats for security and seat belt operation due to seats not fitted at time of test

both front tyres bald on edges

both rear shockabsorbers rubber bushes perished

exhaust system corroded in places

various area's under vehicle corroded

various oil leaks

Fail 16 Feb 2012 140,198 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

STRONGLY ADVISE:unable to check second row rear seats for security and seat belt operation due to seats not fitted at time of test

both front tyres bald on edges

both rear shockabsorbers rubber bushes perished

exhaust system corroded in places

various area's under vehicle corroded

various oil leaks

Pass 22 Feb 2011 135,144 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 135,144 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 124,488 miles

Alternator not correctly fitted (bolt not located correctly)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 124,473 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Alternator not correctly fitted (bolt not located correctly)

Headlamp aim not tested due to there being no beam pattern

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 112,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front pads worn

slight play in both rack arms

Pass 6 Feb 2008 98,908 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2007 89,447 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 88,404 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 88,404 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

both rear flexible brake hose ferrules coroded

Pass 1 Aug 2005 79,658 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2005 79,601 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.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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T456 MVU is a 1999 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T456 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 T456 MVU registered?

T456 MVU is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 25 May 1999.

Is T456 MVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T456 MVU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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