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T578 RPP

1999 Renault Espace

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,137 mi
Last recorded89,137 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT578 RPP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 89,137 miles

Both rear shock absorber lower bushes cracking

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer filler cap missing

Pass 29 Apr 2014 88,084 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer bottle filler cap missing

Fail 29 Apr 2014 88,084 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer bottle filler cap missing

Pass 2 May 2012 78,162 miles

Cap missing off windscreen washer bottle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged but not exposing cords

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 72,091 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 72,091 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 22 May 2009 61,992 miles

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

unable to fully check rear of rear seatbelt attatchment due to seats not fitted

Fail 22 May 2009 61,992 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to fully check rear of rear seatbelt attatchment due to seats not fitted

Pass 9 May 2008 55,249 miles

rear of rear seat belts not fully checked due to seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 9 May 2008 55,249 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

emissions to be rechecked when exhaust repaired

rear of rear seat belts not fully checked due to seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 12 May 2006 42,459 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2006 42,459 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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T578 RPP is a 1999 Renault Espace in White with a 1,998cc 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 T578 RPP, 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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T578 RPP is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 4 June 1999.

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