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R315 VRA

1998 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 2963cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

120,626 mi
Last recorded120,626 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 VRA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,963cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 120,626 miles

both h/lamp patterns slightly diffused

oil leak from transmission rec / insp

signs of slight movement in both steering rack ends

Fail 16 Nov 2011 120,626 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 116,693 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 116,690 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 112,295 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 108,735 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 108,735 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 104,215 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 104,215 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 102,034 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 102,034 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 96,024 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 96,024 miles

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.

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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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.

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