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R248 GGU

1998 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,329 mi
Last recorded114,329 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 GGU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 114,329 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 114,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 104,909 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 98,869 miles

both front tyres

Pass 7 Apr 2008 98,007 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 90,593 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 78,498 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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R248 GGU is a 1998 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R248 GGU, 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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How do I check the history of R248 GGU?

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What year was R248 GGU registered?

R248 GGU is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R248 GGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R248 GGU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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