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V734 FBN

1999 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

131,671 mi
Last recorded131,671 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV734 FBN
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 131,671 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 131,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

air bag light on

both top suspension mounts worn

Fail 24 Apr 2012 130,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

airbag light on

nearside front seat belt catch casing missing

trailer socket insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2011 118,698 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear door secured closed

Fail 27 Jun 2011 118,675 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear door secured closed

Pass 31 Mar 2010 111,091 miles

boot handle faulty

front brakes binding slightly

lower engine mount poor

o/s/f door check strap broken

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2009 94,695 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 94,693 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 May 2008 88,064 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 88,053 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight play steering rack

underside rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2007 83,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s & o/s steering rack arms slight movement inner joints

Fail 3 Jul 2007 83,325 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s & o/s steering rack arms slight movement inner joints

Pass 15 Jul 2006 71,887 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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V734 FBN is a 1999 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V734 FBN, 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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V734 FBN is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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