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R221 MFH

1998 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 MFH
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2009

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

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

INSTRUMENT PANEL NOT LIGHTING UP- NO SPEEDO AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS -NO SPEEDOMETER WHEN DRIVING !

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

REAR TAILGATE STRUTS WEAK -ADVISE REPLACE SOON - BOOT LID COULD COME DOWN !

Pass 10 Nov 2009

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

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

INSTRUMENT PANEL NOT LIGHTING UP- NO SPEEDO AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS -NO SPEEDOMETER WHEN DRIVING !

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

REAR TAILGATE STRUTS WEAK -ADVISE REPLACE SOON - BOOT LID COULD COME DOWN !

Fail 2 Nov 2009

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear front axel bush slightly worn.

Nearside wiper split.

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Slight play in off side steering arm.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2009

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 113,762 miles

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

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

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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R221 MFH is a 1998 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R221 MFH, 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 R221 MFH registered?

R221 MFH is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R221 MFH safe to buy?

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