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V174 GEB

1999 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,655 mi
Last recorded120,655 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV174 GEB
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 120,655 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 119,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 119,143 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 115,683 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 115,678 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 111,266 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc corroded on inner face

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 108,409 miles

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

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

both headlights poor image

Fail 23 Oct 2019 108,409 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

both headlights poor image

Pass 23 Oct 2018 102,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

both front discs corroded on inner face

both front tyres and osr perished

both headlights poor image

Pass 18 Oct 2017 96,043 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 95,996 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 86,181 miles

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

headlamp images poor

Fail 21 Sep 2016 86,181 miles

Emissions not tested high lamda exhaust blow too severe (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

headlamp images poor

Pass 29 Sep 2015 78,693 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all/discs also worn (3.5.1g)

headlamp images poor

Fail 25 Sep 2015 78,593 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all/discs also worn (3.5.1g)

headlamp images poor

Pass 24 Sep 2014 71,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both outer cv boots slight grease seapage,n/s inner gaitor oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 64,575 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s d/shaft inner joint leaking oil

rear wiper torn

Pass 13 Sep 2012 59,120 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 54,771 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 54,771 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

front and rear brake discs heavely corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2010 51,730 miles

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Sep 2010 51,730 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2009 45,021 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

rear number plate slightly de-laminated

Fail 16 Sep 2009 45,021 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

rear number plate slightly de-laminated

Pass 9 Sep 2008 38,772 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 38,770 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 36,008 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 31,880 miles

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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V174 GEB is a 1999 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V174 GEB, 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 V174 GEB registered?

V174 GEB is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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