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T831 AER

1999 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

159,559 mi
Last recorded159,559 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT831 AER
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2019 159,559 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy middle box and slight blow (8.1.1 (a))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides and bushes perishing (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering wheel end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 148,032 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 148,032 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 128,269 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 128,269 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 117,114 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front inner steering track arm has slight play

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 116,915 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front inner steering track arm has slight play

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 106,551 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 106,546 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F Tyre badly perished

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 97,752 miles

O/S/R,O/S/F & N/S/F Tyres perishing on outer side wall

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 97,752 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/R,O/S/F & N/S/F Tyres perishing on outer side wall

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 96,117 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 95,727 miles

suspension components corroded

unable to check rear seatbelts or seatbacks as seats have been removed

Fail 14 Jul 2010 95,727 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

suspension components corroded

unable to check rear seatbelts or seatbacks as seats have been removed

Pass 20 Jul 2009 93,140 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished on sidewall

unable to check rear seatbacks or seatbelts as seats removed

Fail 17 Jul 2009 93,140 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both front tyres cracking in tread pattern and sidewalls

offside rear tyre perished on sidewall

unable to check rear seatbacks or seatbelts as seats removed

Pass 14 Aug 2008 89,099 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 89,071 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

pad wear wires broken.

Pass 17 Aug 2007 86,095 miles

brake pad warning light wire broken

steering rack has slight play near side

Pass 10 Mar 2006 78,559 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 78,559 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 78,559 miles

front brake wear wires 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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T831 AER is a 1999 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T831 AER, 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 T831 AER registered?

T831 AER is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 8 March 1999.

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