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V533 FOR

1999 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,827 mi
Last recorded91,827 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV533 FOR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 91,827 miles

Front suspension showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear showing signs of corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2021 91,821 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2016 87,904 miles

Centre Rear seatbelt missing

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

nearside washer in op

oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2016 87,904 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Rear seatbelt missing

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

nearside washer in op

oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2015 86,014 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 86,014 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 78,785 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 78,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 66,567 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WHERE MADE IN 2001 - 195/65HR15

Fail 7 Aug 2013 66,567 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

BOTH REAR TYRES WHERE MADE IN 2001 - 195/65HR15

Pass 1 Aug 2012 56,783 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both rear tyres perished

Fail 31 Jul 2012 56,750 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Jul 2011 42,538 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 42,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 33,591 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 33,591 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 32,953 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test .

Pass 16 Sep 2008 32,553 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 32,048 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 31,532 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 30,702 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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V533 FOR is a 1999 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V533 FOR, 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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V533 FOR is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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