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R368 CET

1998 Renault Espace

Grey Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,841 mi
Last recorded108,841 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR368 CET
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 108,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 102,345 miles

Battery Insecure

Both headlamp beam images just acceptable/silver refletors are deteriorating

N/S inner drivwshaft gaiter has a split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 102,345 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery Insecure

Both headlamp beam images just acceptable/silver refletors are deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 101,364 miles

Air bag light on

Both headlamp aims starting to deteriorate

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

N/s/f inner cv gaitor split

N/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Vehicle only just meeting emmissions co standards

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 101,327 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Air bag light on

Both headlamp aims starting to deteriorate

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

N/s/f inner cv gaitor split

N/s/f tyre worn on both edges

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Vehicle only just meeting emmissions co standards

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 100,251 miles

Air bag light on

Auxilary belt noisey

Brake fluid level low

Door check strap broken on o/s/f door

Front brake discs corroded

Front headlamp beam images only just acceptable

N/s wiper split but clearing screen

N/s/f ball joint rubber gaitor split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 100,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Air bag light on

Auxilary belt noisey

Brake fluid level low

Door check strap broken on o/s/f door

Front brake discs corroded

Front headlamp beam images only just acceptable

N/s wiper split but clearing screen

N/s/f ball joint rubber gaitor split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 95,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 81,622 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 75,951 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 72,833 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 72,788 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nail in tyre

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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R368 CET is a 1998 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R368 CET, 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 R368 CET registered?

R368 CET is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R368 CET safe to buy?

The MOT history for R368 CET shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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