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LGZ 2962

1998 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

141,479 mi
Last recorded141,479 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGZ 2962
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 141,479 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 137,950 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 129,431 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 129,430 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Brake caliper (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2018 117,986 miles

Nearside and offside rear shock absorbers weak

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 117,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside and offside rear shock absorbers weak

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 102,612 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 102,611 miles

Fuel tank insecure fuel tank strap missing (7.2.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 98,896 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 94,700 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 94,700 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 90,881 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 90,878 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 86,141 miles

temprary repair made to exhaust

Pass 2 Oct 2012 79,356 miles

nail in n/s front tyre

temprary repair made to front pipe

Pass 21 Oct 2011 66,927 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 59,252 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 55,659 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 51,538 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 51,538 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 47,691 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 39,401 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 29,553 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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LGZ 2962 is a 1998 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LGZ 2962, 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 LGZ 2962 registered?

LGZ 2962 is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 17 November 1998.

Is LGZ 2962 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGZ 2962 shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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