CarVerify

Free Car Check

R156 DVT

1998 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

6,488 mi
Last recorded6,488 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 DVT
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 6,488 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 61,560 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 59,652 miles

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

Oil leak

wiper blades worn

Pass 16 Aug 2008 53,505 miles

Both rear axle mount bushes deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

Offside wiper blade torn, but still clearing windscreen effectively

Oil leak

Oil on min mark

Slighth play from both nearside and offside front steering rack inner knuckle joints

Very slight play from both front anti roll bar linkages, poss dry ball joints

Fail 16 Aug 2008 53,505 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both rear axle mount bushes deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

Offside wiper blade torn, but still clearing windscreen effectively

Oil leak

Oil on min mark

Slighth play from both nearside and offside front steering rack inner knuckle joints

Very slight play from both front anti roll bar linkages, poss dry ball joints

Pass 10 Aug 2007 45,510 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

advise slight play in lower shocker bush at n/s rear

Pass 17 Aug 2006 39,420 miles

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

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

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 39,551 miles

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
Full Renault Espace reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R156 DVT is a 1998 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R156 DVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R156 DVT?

You can check the full history of R156 DVT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R156 DVT registered?

R156 DVT is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R156 DVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R156 DVT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R156 DVT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R156 DVT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.