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R337 VRA

1998 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

220,414 mi
Last recorded220,414 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR337 VRA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 220,414 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 202,100 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 202,087 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 174,725 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 161,340 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 147,828 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Sep 2010 132,081 miles

bottom anti roll bush weak

n/s/f tyre 3mm

noise from n/s c/v

Pass 21 Sep 2009 117,444 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 19 Sep 2009 117,398 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 29 Aug 2008 100,506 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 100,506 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2007 87,141 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 87,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 71,730 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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R337 VRA is a 1998 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R337 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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R337 VRA is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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