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V817 FJB

1999 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,352 mi
Last recorded151,352 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV817 FJB
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 151,352 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 151,321 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 143,685 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 143,685 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 128,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

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

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2009 128,586 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

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

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2008 118,027 miles

leak from engine oil cooler / radiator condition very poor. ( core rotten at bottom ) not leaking

Pass 5 Apr 2007 104,327 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S OUTER CENTRE ROW SEAT BELT †SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

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

Fail 5 Apr 2007 104,326 miles

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

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

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S OUTER CENTRE ROW SEAT BELT †SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 90,368 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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V817 FJB is a 1999 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V817 FJB, 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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V817 FJB is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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