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R244 YPX

1998 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,404 mi
Last recorded46,404 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR244 YPX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2011 46,404 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 46,404 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 44,234 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2010 44,234 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

off side inner cv gaitor insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,578 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 38,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 31,852 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 31,852 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 30,047 miles

Air bag light on

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2007 30,047 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Air bag light on

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2006 24,221 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 24,181 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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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R244 YPX is a 1998 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R244 YPX, 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 R244 YPX registered?

R244 YPX is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R244 YPX safe to buy?

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