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V960 FRV

1999 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,647 mi
Last recorded131,647 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV960 FRV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2010 131,647 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2010 131,642 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2009 129,838 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2009 129,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 117,415 miles

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

front n/s indicator lense broken

Fail 2 Jun 2008 117,410 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front n/s indicator lense broken

Pass 15 Mar 2007 104,659 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 104,659 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 92,067 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 92,066 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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V960 FRV is a 1999 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 V960 FRV, 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 V960 FRV registered?

V960 FRV is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V960 FRV safe to buy?

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