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V717 ESL

1999 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,866 mi
Last recorded142,866 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV717 ESL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 142,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 142,838 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed + battery post held on with vice grips (1.9.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded across front subframe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

1 rear exhaust mounting rubber missing

Gearbox mounting defective stabailser at rear of engine ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens loose (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside main brake pipe coated in grease

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens loose (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

radiator support panel corroded

rearmost row of seats missing at time of test.

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2016 137,502 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 137,502 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 132,049 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 126,398 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 126,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 118,925 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 115,026 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 115,025 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2010 110,816 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 110,816 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2009 100,429 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)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 100,429 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 93,820 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 79,077 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jan 2006 69,320 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)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 69,320 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)

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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V717 ESL is a 1999 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V717 ESL, 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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V717 ESL is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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