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T556 GSR

1999 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

156,284 mi
Last recorded156,284 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT556 GSR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2010 156,284 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 156,284 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 144,072 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 144,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 128,475 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 128,475 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 116,307 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 103,329 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 103,329 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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T556 GSR is a 1999 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel 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 T556 GSR, 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 T556 GSR registered?

T556 GSR is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 July 1999.

Is T556 GSR safe to buy?

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