MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,529 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front x-member corroded
n/s headlamp pattern poor
o/s/f brake binding slightly
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
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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
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
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)
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R357 BCR registered?
R357 BCR is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 March 1998.
Is R357 BCR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R357 BCR 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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