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V238 DNN

1999 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

183,161 mi
Last recorded183,161 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV238 DNN
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 183,161 miles

Advise offside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Advise slight surface corrosion in places

Fail 26 Mar 2010 181,890 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake disks slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2010 181,890 miles

front brake disks slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Oct 2009 181,658 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2008 161,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear numberplate deteriorating

Pass 23 Oct 2008 161,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear numberplate deteriorating

Pass 30 Oct 2007 143,699 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 126,800 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

oil leak possible cooler/pipe coolant radiator poor condition

plastic sill trims fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2006 126,657 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear seats not fitted at time of test

plastic outer sill trims 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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V238 DNN is a 1999 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V238 DNN, 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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V238 DNN is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 10 October 1999.

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