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R24 SLB

1998 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,661 mi
Last recorded88,661 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 SLB
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2010 88,661 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 88,661 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2009 82,931 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 76,815 miles

both front tyres wearing on both edges

Fail 15 May 2008 76,815 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

both front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 4 Jun 2007 71,228 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

FRONT TYRES 185/65/15H

REAR TYRES 195/65/15V

REAR WIPER SPLIT

TRACKING

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BADLY WORN ON EDGES 195/65/15V

Fail 25 May 2007 71,190 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

BATTERY INSECURE

REAR WIPER SPLIT

TRACKING

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WON ON EDGES 195/65/15V

Pass 14 Dec 2006 69,135 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 69,135 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Front bumper insecure

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 SLB is a 1998 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SLB, 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 R24 SLB registered?

R24 SLB is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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