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TBZ 3250

1998 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2008
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

236,363 mi
Last recorded236,363 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBZ 3250
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2007 236,363 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 236,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 232,794 miles

Nearside front fog lamp insecure

Rear brake shoes worn to service limit

Smoke emissions on upper limit

Fail 6 Sep 2006 232,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Headlamp reflectors very poor condition, light output seriously reduced, border line pass

Nearside front fog lamp aim too high

Rear brake shoes worn to service limit

Pass 14 Mar 2006 224,777 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 244,777 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 217,221 miles

Front side position lamps poor output. Both headlamp beam images poor. Rear brake shoes worn low.

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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TBZ 3250 is a 1998 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TBZ 3250, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TBZ 3250 registered?

TBZ 3250 is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is TBZ 3250 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBZ 3250 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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