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S161 RBU

1998 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

159,208 mi
Last recorded159,208 miles
Recorded on28 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS161 RBU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 May 2011 159,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 May 2011 159,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jun 2010 158,259 miles

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

o/s front inner steering arm slight play

Pass 4 Jun 2010 158,259 miles

o/s front inner steering arm slight play

Pass 3 Jun 2009 152,738 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 142,257 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 141,089 miles

advise slight play o/s steering rack

Fail 9 Feb 2008 141,089 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise slight play o/s steering rack

Fail 10 Feb 2007 134,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 134,956 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 129,435 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 129,435 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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S161 RBU is a 1998 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S161 RBU, 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 S161 RBU registered?

S161 RBU is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S161 RBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S161 RBU 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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