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T616 SBL

1999 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,560 mi
Last recorded161,560 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT616 SBL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2009 161,560 miles

Oil leak

front brake pads appear worn

n/s/f headlamp reflector discoloured

plastic over sills fitted

rear n/o plate discoloured

standard load tyres fitted front/rear

Fail 22 Sep 2009 161,525 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

front brake pads appear worn

n/s/f headlamp reflector discoloured

plastic over sills fitted

rear n/o plate discoloured

standard load tyres fitted front/rear

Pass 29 Sep 2008 154,686 miles

front brake pad warning wires broken

normal tyres fitted extra load tyres advised for 7 seater people carriers

o/s/r service brake showing imbalance

Fail 16 Sep 2008 154,598 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pad warning wires broken

normal tyres fitted extra load tyres advised for 7 seater people carriers

o/s/r service brake showing imbalance

Pass 20 Sep 2007 149,663 miles

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

n/s/f track rod end boot split

Pass 25 Sep 2006 144,568 miles

brake pad warning wires to front pads broken

rear lower engine stabiliser mounting worn

slight service brake imbalance across rear axle

Fail 12 Sep 2006 144,513 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake pad warning wires broken

lower engine stabiliser mounting worn

o/s/r service brake out of balance

Pass 31 Aug 2005 138,112 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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T616 SBL is a 1999 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T616 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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T616 SBL is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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