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R156 GKO

1998 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,705 mi
Last recorded93,705 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 GKO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 93,705 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

NAIL IN OFF SIDE REAR TYRE

REAR BRAKE JUDDER AND SLIGHT IMBALANCE

REAR TYRES ARE STARTING TO PERISH

REGISTRATION PLATES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT INTERACTION WITHIN OFF SIDE REAR LIGHTS

WEAR IN FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES

WEAR IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

Pass 15 Jun 2016 91,120 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 91,120 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 89,392 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 87,952 miles

rear exhaust box slight blow.

wear inner rack joints

wear to suspension ball joints bushes and gaiters.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 86,307 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 85,441 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 81,866 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 81,864 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 79,904 miles

Rear Seat belts not checked- seats missing

Fail 30 Jun 2010 79,902 miles

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

Rear Seat belts not checked- seats missing

Pass 10 Jul 2009 76,999 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 76,998 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 74,633 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 74,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 73,240 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 73,240 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 69,934 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
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R156 GKO is a 1998 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GKO, 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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R156 GKO is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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