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V517 SWL

1999 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,121 mi
Last recorded101,121 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV517 SWL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 101,121 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

front discs worn

Fail 14 Feb 2011 101,056 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

battery insecure

engine rough at idle

front brake discs worn

front suspension arms and sub frame corroding

only one seat fitted to rear at time of test

slight wear in both sides of steering rack

Pass 17 Feb 2010 98,077 miles

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

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

slight end play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 15 Feb 2010 98,077 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

slight end play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 19 Feb 2009 94,708 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

slight play in both sides of steering rack

small tear in o/s wiper blade

Pass 19 Feb 2009 94,708 miles

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

slight play in both sides of steering rack

small tear in o/s wiper blade

Pass 11 Feb 2008 91,095 miles

o/s of steering rack has slight play

Fail 23 Feb 2007 86,364 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Feb 2007 86,364 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2006 77,320 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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V517 SWL is a 1999 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V517 SWL, 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 V517 SWL registered?

V517 SWL is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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