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R357 BCR

1998 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,529 mi
Last recorded128,529 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 BCR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 128,529 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front x-member corroded

n/s headlamp pattern poor

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Feb 2012 128,529 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front x-member corroded

n/s headlamp pattern poor

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2011 114,831 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 103,738 miles

both rear indicators are discoloured

engine oil leaks

front number plate is cracked

rear exhaust is heavily corroded and in poor condition

slight play in steering rack

Fail 6 Mar 2010 103,738 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both rear indicators are discoloured

engine oil leaks

front number plate is cracked

rear exhaust is heavily corroded and in poor condition

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Mar 2009 95,640 miles

ADVISE,o/s/f tyre slight wear to outside edge.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 95,636 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ADVISE,o/s/f tyre slight wear to outside edge.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 85,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 85,820 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 80,829 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine oil leaks

front no plate cracked

metal plate under radiator heavily corroded

small cuts in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 25 Apr 2006 72,585 miles

nearside rear seat missing at time of test

offside and nearside steering rack slight play found

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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R357 BCR 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 R357 BCR, 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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R357 BCR is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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