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V699 DRD

1999 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,882 mi
Last recorded145,882 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV699 DRD
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 145,882 miles

Rear springs corroded

steering rack ends have slight play

Pass 29 Oct 2015 132,312 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 132,296 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 116,789 miles

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

osr tyre perished

slight play in rack both sides

Fail 30 Oct 2014 116,784 miles

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

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

osr tyre perished

slight play in rack both sides

Pass 6 Nov 2013 102,480 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 102,482 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perised n/s worn uneven

Pass 29 Oct 2012 97,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2011 91,967 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2011 91,967 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2010 86,076 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 79,342 miles

HEADLAMP REFLECTORS IN POOR CODITION.

N/S FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT.BADLY WORN ON EDGES.

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Fail 27 Oct 2009 79,337 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

HEADLAMP REFLECTORS IN POOR CODITION.

N/S FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT.BADLY WORN ON EDGES.

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 73,396 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 73,393 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 66,879 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 66,879 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 60,207 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 60,207 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 53,988 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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V699 DRD is a 1999 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 V699 DRD, 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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V699 DRD is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 3 November 1999.

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