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R233 VLA

1998 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,419 mi
Last recorded100,419 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR233 VLA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 100,419 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 100,329 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s rear tyre wall badly perished

rad support panel corroded

rear wiper

Pass 3 Feb 2011 96,959 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 96,959 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play at offside steering rack arm

Pass 15 Feb 2010 94,463 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 94,463 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 90,732 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 84,856 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 84,856 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

center rear seat belt not fitted

slight play at offside steering rack arm

Pass 24 Feb 2007 80,213 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 80,175 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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R233 VLA is a 1998 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R233 VLA, 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 R233 VLA registered?

R233 VLA is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R233 VLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R233 VLA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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