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V712 FBL

1999 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,722 mi
Last recorded103,722 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV712 FBL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 103,722 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wheel bearing slightly noisy

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer wall

Fail 28 Feb 2014 103,632 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wheel bearing slightly noisy

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 8 Mar 2013 97,176 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wheel bearing slightly noisy

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wall damaged

Fail 5 Mar 2013 97,160 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2012 90,588 miles

Oil leak

temporary rear screen fitted

Fail 29 Feb 2012 90,588 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

temporary rear screen fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2010 82,184 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2009 77,471 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 74,974 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 70,043 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 70,036 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres sidewall cracking

Pass 10 May 2006 62,098 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside wiper split

oil leak

temp repair to nearside wing repeater

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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V712 FBL is a 1999 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V712 FBL, 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 V712 FBL registered?

V712 FBL is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V712 FBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V712 FBL shows 12 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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