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T897 SBO

1999 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,740 mi
Last recorded132,740 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT897 SBO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 132,740 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 132,740 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and mid section exhaust has minor leak of exhaust gases

slight play developing steering rack

wipers require attention

Pass 22 Jul 2008 132,726 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 132,725 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

front windscreen wipers only working on fast speed.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 132,707 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 126,618 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 126,618 miles

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

small hole in center exhaust section.

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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T897 SBO is a 1999 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T897 SBO, 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 T897 SBO registered?

T897 SBO is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 2 July 1999.

Is T897 SBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T897 SBO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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