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R186 VLC

1998 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,562 mi
Last recorded107,562 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 VLC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 107,562 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all seats removed ()

Pass 26 Mar 2018 107,262 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 107,262 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 106,886 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 105,199 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 104,426 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 104,426 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 103,236 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

centre & rear silencers deteriorated

o/s front tyre cutting out on edges

Fail 12 Mar 2014 103,226 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

centre & rear silencers deteriorated

o/s front tyre cutting out on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2013 100,936 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 95,372 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 95,372 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 91,235 miles

front brake discs corroaded and worn.

Fail 17 Feb 2011 91,139 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

front brake discs corroaded and worn.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 86,813 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 86,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 81,914 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 81,910 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2008 81,020 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2008 81,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre starting to wear out of shape

rear tyre sidewalls perished

unable to see inner brake pads

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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R186 VLC is a 1998 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol 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 R186 VLC, 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 R186 VLC registered?

R186 VLC is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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