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R38 COR

1998 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 2963cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,386 mi
Last recorded87,386 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 COR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,963cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 87,386 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 87,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sides front steering arm has slight movement

Pass 27 Feb 2010 82,688 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front steering arm slight play

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 28 Jan 2010 82,612 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 76,361 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 76,374 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 75,338 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 75,338 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 72,574 miles

CATALST IS RATTLING BADLY MAY NEED CHANGING BY NEXT MOT

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 May 2006 72,546 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

CATAYLST INTERNALS LOOSE,UNEAVEN WEAR TO NEARSIDE REAR TYRE.

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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R38 COR is a 1998 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,963cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R38 COR, 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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R38 COR is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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