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R389 LFP

1998 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

228,508 mi
Last recorded228,508 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 LFP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 228,508 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 216,441 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 216,437 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tailgate wont open from outside

Pass 28 Oct 2011 205,119 miles

both headlamps have weak patterns

slight play in both front hub areas

Fail 20 Oct 2011 204,845 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both headlamps have weak patterns

slight play in both front hub areas

Pass 30 Jul 2010 190,486 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 178,196 miles

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

Oil leak

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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R389 LFP is a 1998 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R389 LFP, 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 R389 LFP registered?

R389 LFP is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R389 LFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R389 LFP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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