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R370 NEG

1998 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,164 mi
Last recorded172,164 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR370 NEG
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010 172,164 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 172,164 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear lower engine mount worn

engine oil over filled

exhaust tail pipe cracked and blowing

front brakes pulse on roller test

knock noise nearside front suspension, unable to see rear arm bushes in front arms as hidden but "front"bushes sperating

offside wiper smears

play in offside front wheel on limits

rad fan bearing noisey

Pass 11 Sep 2009 162,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 150,879 miles

small hole in centre and towards rear ex pipe

some play and movement on o/s tie rod on pas rack

Pass 18 Sep 2007 139,147 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 139,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s c.v joint or shaft possibly requires further attention.

Pass 21 Sep 2006 125,258 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 125,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

appears to be some damage to n/side front brake hose †rear of rear ex box starting to split open †some knocks on o/side of pas rack assy noted

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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R370 NEG is a 1998 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R370 NEG, 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 R370 NEG registered?

R370 NEG is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R370 NEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R370 NEG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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