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T481 UAK

1999 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,292 mi
Last recorded96,292 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT481 UAK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 96,292 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 96,292 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 86,828 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 86,827 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2010 85,535 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 85,535 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f indicator lens broken

Fail 25 Oct 2007 82,562 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S DRIVESHAFT SLIGHT WEAR

O/S/F INDICATOR LENS CRACKED

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S STEERING ARM

Pass 25 Oct 2007 82,562 miles

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

O/S DRIVESHAFT SLIGHT WEAR

O/S/F INDICATOR LENS CRACKED

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S STEERING ARM

Pass 16 Aug 2006 74,872 miles

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

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

advise osf tyre inner sidewall perished and cracking

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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T481 UAK is a 1999 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T481 UAK, 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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T481 UAK is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 20 August 1999.

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