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T495 MVU

1999 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,055 mi
Last recorded89,055 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT495 MVU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 89,055 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 16 Apr 2012 89,055 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2011 86,277 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 86,277 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 83,602 miles

Bonnet damaged

Front number plate damaged

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Two rear seats by tailgate not fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2010 83,602 miles

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

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

Bonnet damaged

Front number plate damaged

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Two rear seats by tailgate not fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2009 81,283 miles

Offside front tyre worn on outer edges

Offside front wiper blade split on the edges

Rear number slightly deteriorated

Sticker stuck on rear number plate

Two rear seats by tail gate not fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2008 76,746 miles

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

Nearside rear seat by tailgate not fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2007 71,254 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 63,803 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 63,801 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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T495 MVU is a 1999 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T495 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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T495 MVU is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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