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R24 HNA

1998 Renault Espace

White Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

232,656 mi
Last recorded232,656 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 HNA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 232,656 miles

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear

Both sides front inner steering rack joints slight play

Nearside rear suspension coil spring corroding

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 3 Oct 2024 230,884 miles

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear

Both sides front inner steering rack joints slight play

Nearside rear suspension coil spring corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2023 228,072 miles

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear (Bushes perishing)

Slight play in both sides front inner steering rack joints

Fail 13 Sep 2023 228,072 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working ALL POSITION LAMPS FRONT & REAR (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear (Bushes perishing)

Slight play in both sides front inner steering rack joints

Pass 2 Sep 2022 227,886 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 227,876 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 225,493 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 225,487 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 223,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front cross member has corrosion platted

Pass 23 Aug 2018 220,070 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 218,119 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 218,114 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 213,128 miles

advise rear tyres perished

rear passenger seats missing at time of test

Fail 16 Aug 2016 213,123 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

advise both rear tyres perished

Fail 9 Jun 2016 213,111 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 208,645 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

weak pattern to nearside headlamp

Pass 28 Apr 2014 204,655 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 204,650 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 200,898 miles

advise front crossmember corroded some rear seats missing

Fail 18 Apr 2013 200,894 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

advise front crossmember corroded some rear seats missing

Pass 30 Apr 2012 196,519 miles

front crossmember corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2012 196,486 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 192,220 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 184,665 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 184,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 174,356 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2009 174,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2008
Fail 19 Jul 2007 147,146 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in o/s/f rack

Pass 19 Jul 2007 147,146 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in o/s/f rack

Pass 9 Aug 2006 130,409 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 130,409 miles

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

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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R24 HNA is a 1998 Renault Espace in White with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 R24 HNA, 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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R24 HNA is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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