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R169 GDL

1998 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,436 mi
Last recorded168,436 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 GDL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2012 168,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 168,436 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 156,426 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 156,426 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 147,730 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 147,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 138,425 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 138,425 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 124,907 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 124,907 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jan 2007 115,107 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 115,107 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 103,920 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 103,920 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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R169 GDL is a 1998 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R169 GDL, 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

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What year was R169 GDL registered?

R169 GDL is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R169 GDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R169 GDL shows 14 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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