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R257 EGV

1998 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,146 mi
Last recorded112,146 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 EGV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 112,146 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 108,223 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front brake pads wearing down

grease around n/s/f lower arm and outer drive shaft boot

Fail 17 Jul 2014 108,223 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

grease around n/s/f lower arm and outer drive shaft boot

inner front brake pads appear low check when doing jobs

Pass 22 Jul 2013 102,658 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 94,029 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 94,028 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 84,209 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 84,209 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 78,495 miles

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

both rear tyres misshaped

nearside front brake binding

Fail 9 Aug 2010 78,494 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres misshaped

nearside front brake binding

Pass 9 Apr 2009 74,197 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 68,428 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F BRAKE BINDING...... HANDBRAKE CABLE REQUIRES FREE PLAY TO BE ADJUSTED OUT

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2007 61,396 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake wire broken

Pass 11 Apr 2007 61,396 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake wire broken

Pass 13 Apr 2006 53,050 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2006 52,876 miles

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

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

o/s/rear tyre depth 3mm....

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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R257 EGV is a 1998 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R257 EGV, 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 R257 EGV registered?

R257 EGV is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R257 EGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R257 EGV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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