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S169 GHU

1998 Renault Espace

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,362 mi
Last recorded145,362 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS169 GHU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2011 145,362 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 145,362 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 136,474 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 136,474 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 124,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front inner cv gaiter split.

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

handbrake travle slightly high.

Fail 9 Nov 2009 124,603 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front inner cv gaiter split.

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

handbrake travle slightly high.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 110,481 miles

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

Front wiper blade ends splitting

Pass 14 Nov 2007 95,587 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s inner cv boot leaking grease

Fail 14 Nov 2007 95,585 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s inner cv boot leaking grease

Pass 7 Feb 2007 90,136 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 82,778 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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S169 GHU is a 1998 Renault Espace in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S169 GHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S169 GHU?

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What year was S169 GHU registered?

S169 GHU is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S169 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S169 GHU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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