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V766 GDX

1999 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

191,325 mi
Last recorded191,325 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV766 GDX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 191,325 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre low on tread on inner and outer edges

oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2013 173,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Nov 2012 160,187 miles

The OSF headlamp aim is dull

The os rack joint has play

The rear rear two seats are missing no seat belt check

Fail 31 Oct 2012 160,164 miles

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

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

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

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

The OSF headlamp aim is dull

The os rack joint has play

The rear rear two seats are missing no seat belt check

Pass 15 May 2011 150,405 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 150,363 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 145,455 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 145,455 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 May 2010 145,284 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front rack-end slightly worn

Pass 18 May 2009 117,943 miles

bottom suspension arms nearside and offside front slight surface corrosion

Fail 7 May 2009 116,807 miles

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

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

bottom suspension arms nearside and offside front slight surface corrosion

Pass 14 May 2008 94,445 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 94,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2007 75,995 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2007 75,989 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2006 65,679 miles

alternater drive belt,de-adjust its self,tensioner could be at fault.advised to have this investigated.

Pass 26 May 2005 54,229 miles

drivers wiper slightly split

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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V766 GDX is a 1999 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V766 GDX, 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 V766 GDX registered?

V766 GDX is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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