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R326 BMY

1998 Renault Espace

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,927 mi
Last recorded84,927 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 BMY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 84,927 miles

both rack gaitors becoming perrished

engine oil leak

near side rear and near side centre seat belts not fully checked due to child seat fitted

off side rear brake pipe corroded slightly

Fail 16 Mar 2010 84,927 miles

engine oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rack gaitors becoming perrished

near side rear and near side centre seat belts not fully checked due to child seat fitted

off side rear brake pipe corroded slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2009 75,332 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 75,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 68,545 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 68,543 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 61,048 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 50,002 miles

n/s door mirror glass missing.

surface corrosion of front discs

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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R326 BMY is a 1998 Renault Espace in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R326 BMY, 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 R326 BMY registered?

R326 BMY is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R326 BMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R326 BMY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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