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R295 FLG

1998 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,105 mi
Last recorded129,105 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 FLG
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 129,105 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 129,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 128,505 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 128,505 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 127,063 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 126,541 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 126,541 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to o/s/r hub (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 126,063 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 125,323 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 14 Mar 2014 124,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear seats removed

Pass 7 Mar 2013 123,443 miles

Accelerator sticking

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2012 122,306 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2011 119,349 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 118,902 miles

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

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

coolant leak from sensor at the bottom of radiator

o/s/f side light slightly dim

oil leak from oil cooler union beneath rad area

oil leak from top of engine

slight deteration of front nunber plate

Fail 9 Apr 2010 118,902 miles

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

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

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

coolant leak from sensor at the bottom of radiator

o/s/f side light slightly dim

oil leak from oil cooler union beneath rad area

oil leak from top of engine

slight deteration of front nunber plate

Pass 16 Apr 2009 118,601 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

seat fitted to o/s/r

Fail 16 Apr 2009 118,601 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

seat fitted to o/s/r

Pass 15 Apr 2008 117,189 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 115,685 miles

CAM BELT DUE 07/2007

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both front fog light lenses cracked

Fail 18 Apr 2007 115,684 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

both front fog light lenses cracked

cam belt due 07/2007

Pass 12 Apr 2006 111,412 miles

offside & nearside front brake discs corroded

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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R295 FLG is a 1998 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R295 FLG, 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 R295 FLG registered?

R295 FLG is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R295 FLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R295 FLG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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