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T542 VWU

1999 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,427 mi
Last recorded126,427 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT542 VWU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 126,427 miles

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

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

petrol strap slightly corroded

slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 29 Dec 2012 119,087 miles

brakes ; n/s/r & o/s/r brake hoses , ferrules corroded

brakes ; n/s/r brake pipe corroded

covers & mouldings fitted , reestricted views

fuel system ; 1 tank support strap corroded / fractured , recommend replace , tank still secure

Fail 29 Dec 2012 119,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brakes ; n/s/r & o/s/r brake hoses , ferrules corroded

brakes ; n/s/r brake pipe corroded

covers & mouldings fitted , reestricted views

fuel system ; 1 tank support strap corroded / fractured , recommend replace , tank still secure

Fail 14 Sep 2012 119,076 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 116,764 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 116,764 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 11,616 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 107,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 107,016 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 105,534 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 105,528 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2006 97,179 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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T542 VWU is a 1999 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,946cc petrol 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 T542 VWU, 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 T542 VWU registered?

T542 VWU is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 14 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T542 VWU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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