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R384 USL

1998 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

93,824 mi
Last recorded93,824 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR384 USL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2023 93,824 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened COIL SPRING CUP (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened COIL SPRING CUP (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 93,522 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 13 Jan 2022 93,522 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Jan 2021 93,320 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 92,892 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 92,506 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 92,502 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 92,020 miles

Oil leak ()

both front and n/s/r tyres cracking

Fail 16 Jan 2018 92,020 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

both front and n/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 24 Jan 2017 91,273 miles

Offside Front slight brake drag

Fail 24 Jan 2017 91,273 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front slight brake drag

Pass 3 Feb 2016 90,672 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nails in n/s/r tyre and tread cracking

oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2016 90,672 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nails in n/s/r tyre and tread cracking

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 90,242 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 89,553 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 88,655 miles

n/s/f brake pipe loose

Fail 6 Feb 2013 88,643 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/f brake pipe loose

Pass 26 Jan 2012 86,353 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2011 83,259 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2011 83,259 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 80,195 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 80,195 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 76,623 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 76,623 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 72,858 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2008 72,856 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2007 72,379 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 72,374 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 68,820 miles

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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R384 USL is a 1998 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 R384 USL, 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 R384 USL registered?

R384 USL is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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