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T740 XBX

1999 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,265 mi
Last recorded81,265 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT740 XBX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 81,265 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2011 81,265 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 72,564 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 72,564 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 67,727 miles

Slight play bweteen steering rack and track rod ends (both sides) felt at road wheels

Fail 27 May 2009 67,727 miles

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

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

Slight play bweteen steering rack and track rod ends (both sides) felt at road wheels

Pass 28 May 2008 62,729 miles

Hydraulic steering fluid level on 'minimum'

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 May 2008 62,729 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hydraulic steering fluid level on 'minimum'

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2007 56,428 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 56,426 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 51,133 miles

handbrake is highish

n/s door mirror is broken

Fail 26 May 2006 51,133 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake is highish

n/s door mirror is broken

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 XBX is a 1999 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 T740 XBX, 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 XBX registered?

T740 XBX is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 26 May 1999.

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