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R181 LDF

1998 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

169,831 mi
Last recorded169,831 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 LDF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2014 169,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres and osf tyre wearing on edges

rear seat missing at time of test

Pass 23 Dec 2013 152,350 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 140,600 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 132,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

no plate light slightly dim

Pass 16 Sep 2010 127,650 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2010 127,650 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2010 127,652 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 119,401 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 119,370 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 107,706 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2008 107,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2007 100,329 miles

4 child seats fitted unable to cheeck belt fully

high level stop light 1bulb out

rad leak and engine oil leaks

Pass 24 Jan 2006 96,294 miles

1 brake light bulb not working on high level brake light

brake pad warning light on

brakes feel slightly spongy on pedal

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s c v boot insecure on outter cable tie

o/s/r seat belt torn,rear seat not there

Fail 13 Jan 2006 96,182 miles

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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R181 LDF is a 1998 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R181 LDF, 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 R181 LDF registered?

R181 LDF is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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