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R241 BAK

1998 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,371 mi
Last recorded126,371 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 BAK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2010 126,371 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

offside front slightly binding

Pass 14 Oct 2010 126,371 miles

Oil leak

offside front slightly binding

Pass 25 Sep 2009 114,824 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 101,537 miles

slight play n/s rack end.

Fail 11 Sep 2008 101,532 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play n/s rack end.

Pass 27 Sep 2007 88,735 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 88,730 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 78,439 miles

slight play in steering rack nearside

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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R241 BAK is a 1998 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R241 BAK, 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 R241 BAK registered?

R241 BAK is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R241 BAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R241 BAK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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