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E198 NDE

1988 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,567 mi
Last recorded118,567 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1988 Renault Espace144,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE198 NDE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 118,567 miles

OSR light lens slightly damaged

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 24 Oct 2012 118,511 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

OSR light lens slightly damaged

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 3 Nov 2011 116,110 miles

nail in o/s front tyre

nails in o/s rear tyre

outer lens missing from n/s front indicator

Fail 24 Oct 2011 116,108 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

nail in o/s front tyre

nails in o/s rear tyre

outer lens missing from n/s front indicator

Pass 1 Nov 2010 115,117 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear window broken

Fail 25 Oct 2010 115,112 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear window broken

Pass 28 Oct 2009 114,512 miles

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

centre rear seats not fitted

n/s rear tyre perrished and near wear limits

o/s rear tyre perrished

vehicle has no rear window fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2009 114,511 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

centre rear seats not fitted

n/s rear tyre perrished and near wear limits

o/s rear tyre perrished

vehicle has no rear window fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2008 113,490 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both gearbox mounting have become unbonded

n/s door mirror lens cracked

Fail 28 Jul 2008 112,144 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both gearbox mountings have become unbonded

Pass 15 Oct 2007 109,788 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 108,448 miles

both front steel brake pipes

both top suspention ball joints

front to rear steel brake pipes

hand brake ajustment

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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E198 NDE is a 1988 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1988 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.8% with a typical mileage of 144,550 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 E198 NDE, 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 38 years old, this Renault Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E198 NDE registered?

E198 NDE is a 1988 Renault Espace, first registered on 23 June 1988.

Is E198 NDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E198 NDE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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