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V523 FFJ

1999 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,666 mi
Last recorded104,666 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV523 FFJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2011 104,666 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake pipes corroded

front brake discs seriously pitted and corroded

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2009 101,260 miles

ENGINE NOISE

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 101,260 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

ENGINE NOISE

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 96,719 miles

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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 90,297 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 90,297 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 83,525 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 83,452 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2005 76,440 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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V523 FFJ is a 1999 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 V523 FFJ, 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 V523 FFJ registered?

V523 FFJ is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V523 FFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V523 FFJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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