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R31 COR

1998 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 2963cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,208 mi
Last recorded70,208 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 COR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,963cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 70,208 miles

oil leaks

Pass 7 May 2016 69,149 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 68,194 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 68,194 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 66,385 miles

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)

exhaust corroding away

front radiator has signs of leaking

Fail 14 Mar 2012 63,975 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 63,975 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 57,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Dec 2010 57,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 50,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 50,164 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 43,856 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 39,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

water leak from engine compartment

Pass 22 Mar 2007 34,853 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 34,853 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/r tyre has slight flat spot on threaded part of tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2006 31,888 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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R31 COR is a 1998 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,963cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 R31 COR, 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 R31 COR registered?

R31 COR is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R31 COR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R31 COR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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