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V549 JLC

1999 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,495 mi
Last recorded164,495 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV549 JLC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 164,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 157,430 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 157,419 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2013 150,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Fail 11 Jul 2013 150,856 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jul 2012 136,287 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)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 136,221 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 122,772 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear discs shows signs of overheating

Fail 13 Jul 2011 122,772 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear discs shows signs of overheating

Pass 23 Apr 2010 117,685 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 117,685 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2009 99,652 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 93,858 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 93,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 87,442 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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V549 JLC is a 1999 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V549 JLC, 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 V549 JLC registered?

V549 JLC is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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