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V343 NGW

1999 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,710 mi
Last recorded110,710 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV343 NGW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 110,710 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

child seats fitted to centre row seats belts not tested

middle seat centre row not fitted at time of test

trailer socket not working at time of test

Fail 14 Mar 2012 110,610 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

child seats fitted to centre row seats belts not tested

middle seat centre row not fitted at time of test

trailer socket not working at time of test

Pass 21 Mar 2011 102,364 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 96,026 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 96,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 89,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 89,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 83,413 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 83,413 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 79,324 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 79,319 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 71,531 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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V343 NGW is a 1999 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V343 NGW, 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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V343 NGW is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 16 November 1999.

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