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R174 JAF

1998 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,158 mi
Last recorded154,158 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 JAF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 154,158 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 151,056 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole near previously welded repair (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)

one fuel tank support strap has broken due to corrosion

vehicle only just passed the emissions(smoke) test

Pass 12 Jun 2015 145,737 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 145,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 141,997 miles

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)

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

front lamps have blue tinge but are predominantly white

headlamp dipped beam images are slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

spare tyre flat

Fail 10 Jun 2014 141,944 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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)

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

front lamps have blue tinge but are predominantly white

headlamp dipped beam images are slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

spare tyre flat

Pass 21 Jun 2013 136,075 miles

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

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

your vehicle only just passed the emissions (smoke) test

Fail 17 Jun 2013 136,072 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

front brake disc inner faces deteriorated/edges corroded

front brake pad wear indicator cable broken

nearside rear tyre tread depth getting low and wall cracking

your vehicle only just passed the emissions (smoke) test

Pass 3 Jul 2012 130,466 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

front brake disc inner surfaces pitted/corroded (edges)

offside headlamp beam image slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2012 130,453 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

front brake disc inner surfaces pitted/corroded (edges)

Pass 25 May 2011 124,297 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

both the front brake disc inner faces deteriorated (pitted)

brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly cracked

noise detected from nearside front wheel when rotated

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

spare wheel corroded

Fail 25 May 2011 124,297 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

both the front brake disc inner faces deteriorated (pitted)

brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly cracked

noise detected from nearside front wheel when rotated

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

spare wheel corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2010 124,048 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

noise from nearside front wheel when rotated

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Fail 18 Nov 2010 124,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

noise from nearside front wheel when rotated

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 6 Aug 2009 121,775 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 121,775 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 117,398 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 108,800 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 108,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

only checked belts on fitted seats (fronts + nearside centre row)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 97,132 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

steering rack noisey/wear in rack ball on offside/radiatos support fairly rusty.

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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R174 JAF is a 1998 Renault Espace in Blue 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 R174 JAF, 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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R174 JAF is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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