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R368 FMY

1998 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,422 mi
Last recorded136,422 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR368 FMY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 136,422 miles

boots split o/s/f antiroll bar link

slight play in steering rack o/s

Fail 5 Aug 2011 136,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

boots split o/s/f antiroll bar link

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 11 Aug 2010 125,965 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

boot split n/s/f anti rollbar link

Fail 10 Aug 2010 125,944 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

boot split n/s/f anti rollbar link

Pass 30 Jul 2009 113,434 miles

O/S front fog light out.

Play in o/s steering rack

Breather pipe? detached / insecure rear of engine.

Child seats fitted to n/s rear and n/s 2nd row

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 113,434 miles

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

Breather pipe? detached / insecure rear of engine.

Child seats fitted to n/s rear and n/s 2nd row

O/S front fog light out.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in o/s steering rack

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 102,208 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 102,194 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 89,160 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 66,044 miles

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

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 FMY is a 1998 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R368 FMY, 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 FMY registered?

R368 FMY is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R368 FMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R368 FMY shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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