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R383 UKP

1998 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

201,015 mi
Last recorded201,015 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 UKP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 201,015 miles

brake pipes corroded

o/s front drop link worn

os cv boot perished

Fail 15 Feb 2017 201,015 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pipes corroded

o/s front drop link worn

os cv boot perished

Pass 15 Feb 2016 200,337 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 199,652 miles

anti roll bar rubbers perished

brakepipescorroded

Pass 1 Mar 2014 197,696 miles

o/s rear lense cracked

Fail 9 Mar 2013 194,645 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

o/s rear brakepipe corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2013 194,645 miles

o/s rear brakepipe corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2012 187,482 miles

headligt lenses feaded

Fail 18 Feb 2012 187,482 miles

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

headligt lenses feaded

Pass 19 Feb 2011 180,324 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front anti rollbar link worn

Pass 27 Feb 2010 174,723 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 167,914 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2008 163,659 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

slight play within both front inner steering rack joints

Pass 14 Dec 2006 157,956 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 157,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 150,078 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 149,829 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R383 UKP is a 1998 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 R383 UKP, 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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R383 UKP is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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