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R251 TJM

1998 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,969 mi
Last recorded118,969 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 TJM
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2014 118,969 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 30 Aug 2013 115,524 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 111,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Aug 2012 111,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Aug 2011 107,654 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

bulb in high level stop not working

Pass 26 Aug 2011 107,654 miles

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

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

bulb in high level stop not working

Pass 27 Aug 2010 104,360 miles

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

Oil leak

air bag light staying on

Fail 27 Aug 2010 104,360 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

air bag light staying on

Pass 27 Aug 2009 101,209 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2009 101,203 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2008 98,488 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

center row center seat belt not cheched seat not fitted

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside headlight beam pattern poor

offside rear tyre worn low and perrished

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2007 95,498 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low and sidewall badly perished

Fail 31 Aug 2006 91,779 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

rear number plate becoming poor

Pass 31 Aug 2006 91,779 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

rear number plate becoming poor

Pass 26 Aug 2005 88,041 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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R251 TJM is a 1998 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R251 TJM, 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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R251 TJM is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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