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T579 SBL

1999 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

116,381 mi
Last recorded116,381 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT579 SBL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 116,381 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 99,539 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 99,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 96,051 miles

NS & OS steering rack drumsticks worn

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 96,051 miles

NS & OS steering rack drumsticks worn

Pass 7 Apr 2010 91,671 miles

Play in NS & OS front steering rack drumsticks

Fail 30 Mar 2010 91,671 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Play in NS & OS front steering rack drumsticks

Radiator leaking

Pass 2 Apr 2009 86,090 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 86,090 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 79,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 79,464 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 68,254 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 68,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 57,518 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 57,518 miles

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

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

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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T579 SBL is a 1999 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 T579 SBL, 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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T579 SBL is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 16 August 1999.

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