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R160 PRX

1998 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,178 mi
Last recorded178,178 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 PRX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2013 178,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both outer sill edges pushed up

lower radiator mount corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 178,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both outer sill edges pushed up

lower radiator mount corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2012 171,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front sills damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2011 164,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Mar 2010 162,330 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 154,614 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 10 Apr 2008 147,804 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 147,804 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 138,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 130,166 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 130,166 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak

rear wiper torn rust on front sub frame damage inner sills

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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R160 PRX is a 1998 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R160 PRX, 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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What year was R160 PRX registered?

R160 PRX is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R160 PRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R160 PRX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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