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R288 LFL

1998 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,544 mi
Last recorded126,544 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR288 LFL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2010 126,544 miles

Corrosion to: front cross memeber, offside rear and nearside rear chassis members by trailing arms.

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

Nearside front top link arm gaiter split.

Offside front bottom ball joint gaiter split.

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2010 126,544 miles

Offside Outer Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Corrosion to: front cross memeber, offside rear and nearside rear chassis members by trailing arms.

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

Nearside front top link arm gaiter split.

Offside front bottom ball joint gaiter split.

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2009 121,749 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2008 116,638 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 112,885 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 108,352 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 103,481 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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R288 LFL is a 1998 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R288 LFL, 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 R288 LFL registered?

R288 LFL is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R288 LFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R288 LFL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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