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R171 ARJ

1998 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,479 mi
Last recorded162,479 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 ARJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 162,479 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 162,478 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 158,944 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 154,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 151,109 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 146,287 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 146,219 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inside edge

Pass 12 Dec 2011 139,466 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Pass 15 Dec 2010 132,118 miles

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

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

Only nearside middle seat fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Dec 2010 132,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Only nearside middle seat fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Dec 2009 119,975 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 119,848 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 111,774 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 111,774 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 104,370 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 104,370 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 95,299 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 95,299 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 84,474 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 84,474 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs

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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R171 ARJ is a 1998 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R171 ARJ, 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 R171 ARJ registered?

R171 ARJ is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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