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R248 LAF

1998 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,557 mi
Last recorded141,557 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 LAF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 141,557 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

aux belt slipping

front pads low

front radiator mount corrodeing and holed repair needed

inner steenring arm joints have play not yet excessive

Fail 11 Apr 2011 141,557 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

aux belt slipping

front pads low

front radiator mount corrodeing and holed repair needed

inner steenring arm joints have play not yet excessive

Pass 8 Apr 2010 121,472 miles

brake pedal feels slightly spondgy

front antiroll links slight play

front tyres wearing inner edges

play in both sides of inner rack

rear coils springs corrodeing

Fail 6 Apr 2010 121,447 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front antiroll links slight play

front tyres wearing inner edges

play in both sides of inner rack

rear coils springs corrodeing

Fail 30 Jan 2008 116,346 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 116,346 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 108,394 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 98,952 miles

Radiator securing cross member corroded

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LAF is a 1998 Renault Espace in Silver 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 R248 LAF, 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 R248 LAF registered?

R248 LAF is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R248 LAF safe to buy?

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