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V523 GBK

1999 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,828 mi
Last recorded119,828 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 119,828 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 119,821 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 115,785 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 112,160 miles

rear number plate fixing

rear wiper missing

slight damage to n/s/f mirror

slightplay in o/s/f rack end

Pass 27 Apr 2009 108,271 miles

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

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

n/s/f doorstiff

no rear wiper

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack en ds

Pass 28 Apr 2008 105,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight damage to o/s mirror

slight tear o/s wiper

Fail 28 Apr 2008 105,654 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight damage to o/s mirror

slight tear o/s wiper

Pass 31 Oct 2006 98,942 miles

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

both steering track rods have slight play

Fail 27 Oct 2006 98,939 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

both steering track rods have slight play

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 GBK 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 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GBK, 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 GBK registered?

V523 GBK is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V523 GBK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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