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R201 TEG

1998 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,361 mi
Last recorded108,361 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 TEG
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 108,361 miles

Both front droplink boots badly cracked

Drum sticks play

Exhaust corroded

Front reg cracked

Handbrake lever has alot of travel

Headlight patterns blurry

N/S/F tyre wearing edges

N/S/R tyre out of shape

O/S/R Brake binding

Oil leak

Rear shock lower bushes cracked

Wipers leaving streaks

Fail 28 Mar 2013 108,361 miles

Both front droplink boots badly cracked

Drum sticks play

Exhaust corroded

Front reg cracked

Handbrake lever has alot of travel

Headlight patterns blurry

N/S/F tyre wearing edges

N/S/R tyre out of shape

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R Brake binding

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear shock lower bushes cracked

Wipers leaving streaks

Pass 20 Mar 2012 105,071 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 105,071 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 104,122 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 102,671 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 100,842 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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R201 TEG is a 1998 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R201 TEG, 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 R201 TEG registered?

R201 TEG is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R201 TEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R201 TEG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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