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UUI 2304

1998 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

197,879 mi
Last recorded197,879 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUI 2304
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 197,879 miles

Corrosion in various places underneath.

Different size tyres fitted front to rear.

Front subframe is corroding.

Gearbocx oil leak.

O/s front tyre is very close to the limit.

O/s rear foot brake is not as good as n/s

O/s rear tryre is wearing on the edges.

Oil leak from sump plug.

Rear indicators are losing amber coloturation.

Some play in n/s inner track rod joint.

Fail 22 Apr 2013 197,859 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Corrosion in various places underneath.

Different size tyres fitted front to rear.

Front subframe is corroding.

Gearbocx oil leak.

O/s front tyre is very close to the limit.

O/s rear tryre is wearing on the edges.

Oil leak from sump plug.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear indicators are losing amber coloturation.

Some play in n/s inner track rod joint.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 184,512 miles

Both front spring supports are starting to stick.

Corrosion in various places.

Front tyres are wearing on edges & are close to the limit.

N/s front coil spring is starting to break on the lower end, but is correctly & securely located.

O/s rear footbrake works a little slower than n/s.

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Rearmost row of seats not fitted during test.

Some play in both ends of steering rack.

Fail 3 Apr 2012 184,510 miles

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

Nearside 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 Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front spring supports are starting to stick.

Brake warning light not working.

Corrosion in various places.

Front tyres are wearing on edges & are close to the limit.

N/s front coil spring is starting to break on the lower end, but is correctly & securely located.

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Rearmost row of seats not fitted during test.

Some play in both ends of steering rack.

Fail 22 Feb 2012

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres are worn on the edges & close to the limit.

Corrosion in various places underneath.

Front spring supports on both front struts are starting to stick.

Rear number plate discolouring.

Rearmost row of seats not fitted during test.

Some play in both ends of steering rack.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 176,639 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 168,830 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 163,542 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 156,173 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 156,173 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 148,278 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 140,658 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 140,658 miles

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

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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UUI 2304 is a 1998 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UUI 2304, 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 UUI 2304 registered?

UUI 2304 is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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