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T596 OCR

1999 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,933 mi
Last recorded120,933 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT596 OCR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2010 120,933 miles

steering tight

Fail 15 Dec 2010 120,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

steering tight

Pass 10 Nov 2009 116,785 miles

nsf @ both rear coil springs corroded

osr brake pipe corroded

slight play in steering at nsf

Fail 9 Nov 2009 116,785 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering at nsf

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf @ both rear coil springs corroded

osr brake pipe corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2008 105,170 miles

Airbag warning light on

N/S/F Wiper torn

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak from sump gasket area

Fail 16 Oct 2008 105,166 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Airbag warning light on

Coolant level low

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F Wiper torn

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak from sump gasket area

Vehicle failed B.E.T , passed full cat test

Pass 12 Apr 2007 91,799 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 91,799 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2006 84,888 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

front discs worn @ corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2006 84,888 miles

front discs worn @ corroded

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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T596 OCR is a 1999 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T596 OCR, 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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T596 OCR is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 April 1999.

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