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R31 NHR

1998 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

116,776 mi
Last recorded116,776 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 NHR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 116,776 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 106,598 miles

both rear indicators loosing amber tint

engine coolant radiator corroded and damp

engine oil cooler corroded

front crossmember corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

n/s/r flexi ferrule corroding

slight damage to both front tyres outer sidewalls

Fail 16 Aug 2013 106,598 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

front crossmember corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

n/s/r flexi ferrule corroding

both rear indicators loosing amber tint

engine coolant radiator corroded and damp

engine oil cooler corroded

slight damage to both front tyres outer sidewalls

Pass 4 Sep 2012 99,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

extreme rear seats not fitted

oil leak from engine

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 3 Sep 2012 99,774 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

extreme rear seats not fitted

oil leak from engine

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 26 Aug 2011 92,589 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 92,589 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2010 87,545 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 87,545 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

2 x child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres feathered on outer edge

off side front cv boot slightly split and slightly insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2009 81,831 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 74,563 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 74,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 69,513 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 69,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2006 67,358 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)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer egde

Pass 11 Aug 2006 67,358 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer egde

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 NHR is a 1998 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R31 NHR, 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 NHR registered?

R31 NHR is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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