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R119 BYG

1998 Renault Espace

Maroon Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,270 mi
Last recorded103,270 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 BYG
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2010 103,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2010 103,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2009 85,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

spare wheel insecure

Fail 31 Mar 2009 94,513 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

spare wheel insecure

Pass 2 Apr 2008 83,682 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Apr 2008 83,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

noise on o/s engine mounting

Pass 20 Apr 2007 74,224 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 74,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 62,301 miles

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

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

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

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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R119 BYG is a 1998 Renault Espace in Maroon with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R119 BYG, 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 R119 BYG registered?

R119 BYG is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R119 BYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R119 BYG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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