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V236 FPF

1999 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

160,500 mi
Last recorded160,500 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV236 FPF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 160,500 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 160,333 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 157,926 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 20 Feb 2012 151,120 miles

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

os and ns rear seat belts not tested due to no seats fitted and toolboxes

Fail 10 Feb 2012 150,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

os and ns rear seat belts not tested due to no seats fitted and toolboxes

Pass 7 Mar 2011 143,605 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 143,000 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 129,870 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 119,643 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 119,611 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 119,364 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 107,147 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 107,147 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 92,491 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 92,491 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 78,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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V236 FPF is a 1999 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V236 FPF, 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 V236 FPF registered?

V236 FPF is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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