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V846 GEB

1999 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,423 mi
Last recorded125,423 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV846 GEB
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 125,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2017 125,392 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

slight corrosion to underside and exposed componets

slight play at steering arms

Pass 5 Oct 2015 122,543 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 4 pipes from abs unit (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2015 122,498 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 4 pipes from abs unit (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 115,473 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 115,455 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

turbo intercooler pipe loose

Pass 25 May 2013 107,038 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres cracked and perrished

Fail 20 May 2013 107,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

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

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres cracked and perrished

exhaust rubber mountings cracked

Fail 15 May 2012 101,532 miles

1x rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated - exhaust still supported

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

n/s & o/s front brake discs deteriorating

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s rear tyre pressure appears low

Pass 15 May 2012 101,532 miles

1x rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated - exhaust still supported

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

n/s & o/s front brake discs deteriorating

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s rear tyre pressure appears low

Pass 11 May 2011 100,107 miles

centre & rear exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorating

n/s & o/s front brake discs deteriorating on inner surfaces

o/s front inner driveshaft boot insecure

some damage to o/s door mirror glass, not seriously affecting view to rear

various engine oil leaks including from filter

Pass 19 May 2010 99,259 miles

Oil leak

n/s & o/s front brake discs corroded

radiator core deteriorating

some damage to o/s door mirror glass

Fail 19 May 2010 99,259 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

n/s & o/s front brake discs corroded

n/s washer jet insecure to blade

radiator core deteriorating

some damage to o/s door mirror glass

Pass 4 Dec 2008 94,984 miles

n/s & o/s front brake discs quite badly deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2008 94,977 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s & o/s front brake discs quite badly deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2007 90,926 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front tyres bald on inner shoulders

Fail 26 Nov 2007 90,926 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres bald on inner shoulders

Pass 1 Dec 2006 86,454 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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V846 GEB is a 1999 Renault Espace in Silver 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 V846 GEB, 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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V846 GEB is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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