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L33 VAN

1998 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

245,774 mi
Last recorded245,774 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 VAN
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 245,774 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 245,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 237,147 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 236,970 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 223,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 212,338 miles

Offside All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 200,958 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight play in the front wheels.

Pass 20 Dec 2007 192,983 miles

Slight play in the front wheels.

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

The n/s rear tyre is wearing on the outer edge.

Fail 20 Dec 2007 192,983 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Slight play in the front wheels.

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

The n/s rear tyre is wearing on the outer edge.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 181,210 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 165,406 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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L33 VAN is a 1998 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 L33 VAN, 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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L33 VAN is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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