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R249 DWS

1998 Renault Espace

White Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,012 mi
Last recorded113,012 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 DWS
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 May 2014 113,012 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing.

lower radiator support corroded.

rear most seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 107,121 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2012 101,786 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 96,224 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 91,784 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 91,747 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 87,741 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads thin

n/s steering rack boot perishing

small chunks out of o/s/f brake flexi hose

Pass 26 Apr 2008 83,963 miles

n/s steering rack boot perishing

slight earth faults on rear lights

Fail 24 Apr 2008 83,960 miles

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

n/s steering rack boot perishing

n/s/f tyre + o/s/r tyre both close to limit

slight earth faults on rear lights

Pass 14 Apr 2007 79,405 miles

o/s/f brake flexi hose split (inner cords not exposed)

Pass 8 May 2006 76,496 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 76,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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R249 DWS is a 1998 Renault Espace in White with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R249 DWS, 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 R249 DWS registered?

R249 DWS is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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