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S183 PCC

1998 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

193,814 mi
Last recorded193,814 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS183 PCC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 193,814 miles

Fuel tank strap broke but tank still secured.

Radiator support brace corroded through

strong smell of fuel around tank area but no signs of leak.

Fail 18 Jan 2017 193,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Fuel tank strap broke but tank still secured.

Radiator support brace corroded through

strong smell of fuel around tank area but no signs of leak.

Pass 25 Jan 2016 183,124 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

vehicle only fitted with drivers seat and front passenger seat

Pass 16 Jan 2015 171,752 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge

slight corrosion to brake pipes at a.b.s pump

Fail 14 Jan 2015 171,678 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge

slight corrosion to brake pipes at a.b.s pump

Pass 13 Jan 2014 164,234 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 155,704 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 144,957 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 133,918 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 133,918 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 121,813 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 121,813 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 110,889 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 100,457 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Jan 2007 89,373 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 89,283 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 78,131 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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S183 PCC is a 1998 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 S183 PCC, 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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S183 PCC is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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