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T496 RWK

1999 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,134 mi
Last recorded156,134 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT496 RWK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 156,134 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 156,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 139,645 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 139,645 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 133,690 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 127,533 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 127,532 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 118,149 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 109,470 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 100,225 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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T496 RWK is a 1999 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 T496 RWK, 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 T496 RWK registered?

T496 RWK is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 15 June 1999.

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