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R208 MDY

1998 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,892 mi
Last recorded61,892 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 MDY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2021 61,892 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 60,841 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both steel brake piprs from flexi hoses to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of front to rear brake pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 60,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 59,206 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 58,093 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 58,070 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 56,808 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both steering rack inner ball joints have play

Pass 28 Jan 2015 53,897 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 53,887 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 51,423 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 51,423 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 486,247 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 45,801 miles

both front steering rack arms inner ball joints have play

Fail 23 Jan 2012 45,793 miles

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

both front steering rack arms inner ball joints have play

Pass 28 Jan 2011 43,950 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside rear tyre low on outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2010 41,864 miles

All flexable brake hose ferrules corroded

All roadsprings corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

Offside rear trailing arm mounting corroded

Slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 15 Jan 2009 38,063 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 38,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 35,535 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 33,155 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight play in both trackrods

Pass 23 Jan 2006 31,650 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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R208 MDY is a 1998 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R208 MDY, 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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R208 MDY is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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