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R98 UWJ

1997 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,671 mi
Last recorded110,671 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 UWJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 110,671 miles

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

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

front wipers smeering screen slightly

slight play in steering rack both sides

surface corrosion to vehicle under side in several places

Fail 31 Mar 2009 110,671 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front wipers smeering screen slightly

slight play in steering rack both sides

surface corrosion to vehicle under side in several places

Pass 14 Mar 2008 103,126 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 97,524 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 91,873 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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R98 UWJ is a 1997 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 123,679 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 R98 UWJ, 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 29 years old, this Renault Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R98 UWJ registered?

R98 UWJ is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is R98 UWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R98 UWJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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