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V208 JLC

1999 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

216,985 mi
Last recorded216,985 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV208 JLC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 216,985 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2019 216,226 miles

offside inner sill rusty

play front inner rack ends

slight bind offside brake

Pass 30 Nov 2018 214,458 miles

front discs worn

offside front chassis rail rusty

offside front tyre close to limit

slight play inner rack ends

Fail 12 Nov 2018 214,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

offside front chassis rail rusty

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2017 212,941 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp N/S & O/S (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 212,932 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 211,073 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 207,959 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 207,930 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 201,925 miles

play in os of rack

Fail 22 Feb 2013 201,925 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

play in os of rack

Pass 16 Feb 2012 198,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 196,960 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 196,960 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 194,681 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 194,681 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play front inner rack ends

Pass 17 Dec 2008 191,741 miles

play in steering rack inner ends

Pass 20 Dec 2007 186,163 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 186,163 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 173,503 miles

radiator deteriorating

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Dec 2006 173,503 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

radiator deteriorating

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Dec 2005 152,307 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2005 152,307 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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V208 JLC is a 1999 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V208 JLC, 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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V208 JLC is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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