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L48 UAF

1998 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,618 mi
Last recorded53,618 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL48 UAF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 53,618 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f & n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r window broken

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic over sills fitted

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 16 Apr 2010 53,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s/f & n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r window broken

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic over sills fitted

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 23 Mar 2010 53,420 miles

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

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

rear number plate deteriating

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f & n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2009 47,031 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

plastic over sills fitted

slight play in o/s steering rack knuckle

Pass 6 Aug 2007 36,520 miles

Oil leak

slight play in o/s steering knuckle

Fail 6 Aug 2007 36,520 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

slight play in o/s steering knuckle

Pass 18 Jul 2006 27,162 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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L48 UAF is a 1998 Renault Espace in Silver 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 L48 UAF, 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 L48 UAF registered?

L48 UAF is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is L48 UAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L48 UAF 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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