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S170 UMY

1998 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,000 mi
Last recorded143,000 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS170 UMY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 143,000 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

only two seats passenger front and driver

Pass 18 Mar 2013 135,120 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 129,800 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Nov 2010 124,652 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2010 124,652 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2009 118,844 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 118,844 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 112,683 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

reg slightly cracked

Fail 14 Nov 2008 112,683 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

reg slightly cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2007 102,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

damage to o/s front tyre sidewall not down to cords

Pass 7 Oct 2006 95,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

handbrake cables sticking not returning fully but not causing rear brakes to bind

Fail 7 Oct 2006 95,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

handbrake cables sticking not returning fully but not causing brake to bind

Pass 1 Oct 2005 88,312 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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S170 UMY is a 1998 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 S170 UMY, 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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S170 UMY is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 6 October 1998.

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