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HBZ 1033

1998 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,418 mi
Last recorded124,418 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBZ 1033
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2008 124,418 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 123,572 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Aux belt tensioner fault.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front fog lamp inoperative.

Radiator poor condition.

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

Various engine noises.

clutch pedal fault.

front tyres 3mm and worn on inner edges.

offside front door check strap worn.

Pass 10 Jul 2007 109,988 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 109,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Bonnet safety catch seized.

Clutch has very little travel left.

Engine rear mount badly worn.

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Radiator poor condition.

Slight play in steering rack at both sides.

offside front fog lamp inop, (smashed).

Pass 29 Jun 2006 93,575 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 93,575 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front fog lamp lense broken, (still works).

Radiator poor condition.

Slight play in steering rack at offside.

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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HBZ 1033 is a 1998 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 HBZ 1033, 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 HBZ 1033 registered?

HBZ 1033 is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is HBZ 1033 safe to buy?

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