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V378 GDP

1999 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,146 mi
Last recorded139,146 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV378 GDP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 139,146 miles

engine noisy at top end

rear numberplate starting to fade

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Nov 2012 130,133 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 128,211 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

headlight aim patterns poor

offside rear light lens damaged

slight play in offside steering rack track rod

Pass 25 Nov 2011 123,189 miles

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

oil leak

rear number plate poor

Fail 25 Nov 2011 123,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

battery insecure

o/s/r brake binding slightly

oil leak

rear exhaust mount missing

rear number plate poor

Pass 25 Nov 2010 116,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2010 116,377 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2009 111,753 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear mudguard insecure

Fail 30 Jul 2009 109,947 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 109,947 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 99,974 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 99,974 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 90,065 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

N/S/F wiper blade slighty split

Pass 25 Aug 2006 77,854 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 77,854 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2005 65,482 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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V378 GDP is a 1999 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V378 GDP, 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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V378 GDP is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 7 October 1999.

Is V378 GDP safe to buy?

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