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V926 FNU

1999 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

209,797 mi
Last recorded209,797 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV926 FNU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 209,797 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 209,797 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

alternator belt loose

engine lower tie bar worn/insecure

Fail 5 Apr 2011 200,087 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 200,087 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 188,197 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 188,197 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 172,001 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 172,001 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 147,542 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 147,542 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 130,334 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 130,334 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

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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V926 FNU is a 1999 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V926 FNU, 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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V926 FNU is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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