MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,626 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both h/lamp patterns slightly diffused
oil leak from transmission rec / insp
signs of slight movement in both steering rack ends
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS
both h/lamp patterns slightly diffused
o/side wiper blade starting to split rec / rep
oil leak from transmission rec / insp
signs of slight movement in both steering rack ends
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nsr wheel bearing slight noise
centre rear, and rear seat row not fitted
corrosion edge on front brake disc inner faces
n/side c/v gaiter slightly throwing grease
slight blow from centre exhaust joint
slight freeplay in both steering rack ends
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
back row seats removed belts not tested
Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
back row seats removed belts not tested
corrosion ridge on front brake disc edges
n/side disc pad wire detached
o/side rear tyre wall perished,and wearing on edges
sills covered by trims
slight freeplay in o/side front hub, also in n/side steering rack end
surface corrosion on brake hose ferrules
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion ridge on front brake disc edges
n/side disc pad wire detached
o/side rear tyre wall perished,and wearing on edges
sills covered by trims
slight freeplay in o/side front hub, also in n/side steering rack end
surface corrosion on brake hose ferrules
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion on brake hose ferrules
front disc pads appear low with corrosion on disc edges
o/side rear tyre low on tread
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front disc pads appear low
o/side front tyre on wear limit badly worn on inner edge with cuts in tread
rear number plate starting to stain
slight blow from centre exhaust joint
slight freeplay in both steering rack ends
How Reliable is the Renault Espace?
Based on 469,246 MOT tests across 52,820 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R315 VRA is a 1998 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,963cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 R315 VRA, 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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R315 VRA is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 January 1998.
Is R315 VRA safe to buy?
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