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R347 TRD

1998 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,720 mi
Last recorded162,720 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR347 TRD
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 162,720 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 162,664 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 154,501 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 146,030 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 146,030 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 137,198 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 137,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 131,051 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 131,051 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 122,373 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 116,056 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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R347 TRD is a 1998 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R347 TRD, 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 R347 TRD registered?

R347 TRD is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 January 1998.

Is R347 TRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R347 TRD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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