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V749 FBL

1999 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,014 mi
Last recorded122,014 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV749 FBL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 122,014 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 121,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Passenger's airbag missing (5.4.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf tyre wearing edges

Pass 11 Oct 2012 113,922 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

back seats are missing at time off test

Fail 10 Oct 2012 113,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

back seats are missing at time off test

Pass 2 Nov 2011 106,969 miles

both front anti-roll bar link (gaiters split).

both front tyres nearing limit

corrosion to centre and rear exhaust

offside rear tyre getting low (outer tread wearing).

oil leak from engine area

rear registration plate showing signs of wear

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Fail 13 Oct 2011 106,934 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 93,401 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2010 93,393 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2009 83,173 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 73,351 miles

engine oil leal all rear seats missing at time of test unable to check seat belts

Fail 14 Oct 2008 73,351 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine oil leal all rear seats missing at time of test unable to check seat belts

Pass 18 Sep 2007 60,949 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 52,768 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 52,760 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear 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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V749 FBL is a 1999 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V749 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 V749 FBL registered?

V749 FBL is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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