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R335 GCL

1998 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,236 mi
Last recorded151,236 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR335 GCL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 151,236 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 151,234 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Braking system leaking nearside rear hub (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front sub frame corroding

front tyres worn close to limit on edges of tread

Pass 17 Dec 2015 149,843 miles

front tyres worn close to limit

Fail 9 Dec 2015 149,841 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 17 Dec 2014 149,255 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edge

slight wear in all font wishbone bushes..

slight wear in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 27 Jan 2014 148,653 miles

exhaust corroded and starting to leak

Fail 6 Jan 2014 148,650 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust corroded and starting to leak

Pass 18 Dec 2012 147,523 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 145,495 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 143,807 miles

rear of exhaust corroding

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

underside surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2010 141,906 miles

underside surface corrosion

Fail 6 Jan 2010 141,904 miles

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

underside surface corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2008 136,621 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Dec 2008 136,621 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Dec 2007 133,751 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 133,723 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 133,704 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

headlamp reflectors deteriorating

severe oil leak from offside front drive shaft seal on gearbox

Pass 28 Dec 2005 124,313 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 124,313 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R335 GCL is a 1998 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R335 GCL, 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 R335 GCL registered?

R335 GCL is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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