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N9 VRT

1998 Renault Espace

Maroon Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

220,216 mi
Last recorded220,216 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 VRT
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2011 220,216 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear engine mount worn

air bag light on

Fail 27 Apr 2010 210,008 miles

3d lettering used on number plates

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

air freshner on int. mirror

brake pad warning light wires broken

ext. system getting rusty in places

fuel tank retaning straps rusting

general wear on front discs

light scratches on n/s/f screen

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

o/s/f seat covering wearing

o/s/f wiper blade loose on arm

plastic covers fitted over sils

slight damage to o/s/f lower sil lip

slight play in o/s/f steering

steering wheel covering loose on rim

surface rust on parts of susp.

tow bar fitted

tyre side walls wearing

tyres seem low on pressure

Pass 27 Apr 2010 210,008 miles

3d lettering used on number plates

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

air freshner on int. mirror

brake pad warning light wires broken

ext. system getting rusty in places

fuel tank retaning straps rusting

general wear on front discs

light scratches on n/s/f screen

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

o/s/f seat covering wearing

o/s/f wiper blade loose on arm

plastic covers fitted over sils

slight damage to o/s/f lower sil lip

slight play in o/s/f steering

steering wheel covering loose on rim

surface rust on parts of susp.

tow bar fitted

tyre side walls wearing

tyres seem low on pressure

Fail 21 Apr 2010 209,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

SRS light on

gearbox oil leak

intercooler deteriorated,appears to have bad oil leak

offside front tyre perished

radiator VERY deteriorated

slight brake bind nearside front

Fail 16 Apr 2010 209,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 197,567 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 192,512 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 192,512 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 186,247 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 186,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 168,792 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 168,792 miles

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

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

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

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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N9 VRT is a 1998 Renault Espace in Maroon with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 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 N9 VRT, 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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N9 VRT is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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