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T740 CGU

1999 Renault Espace

White Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

115,718 mi
Last recorded115,718 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT740 CGU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 115,718 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side front tyre worn on edges

off side rear tyre cracking

Fail 1 Jul 2014 115,715 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

near side front tyre worn on edges

off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2012 106,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 106,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 101,599 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 101,599 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 98,196 miles

Slight movement in steering rack

Fail 19 Jan 2010 98,185 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 91,445 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 85,824 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 85,820 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 77,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Dec 2006 77,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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T740 CGU is a 1999 Renault Espace in White with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 T740 CGU, 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 T740 CGU registered?

T740 CGU is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 27 April 1999.

Is T740 CGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T740 CGU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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