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R118 MDE

1998 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

183,071 mi
Last recorded183,071 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 MDE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 183,071 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

engine stabiliser mount has slight play

Fail 11 Apr 2012 183,071 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

engine stabiliser mount has slight play

Fail 18 Mar 2011 176,349 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 161,056 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 144,119 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 128,295 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 128,295 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 112,976 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 112,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 96,701 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 96,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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)

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

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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R118 MDE is a 1998 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1998 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 110,776 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 R118 MDE, 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 28 years old, this Renault Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R118 MDE is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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