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S186 TCL

1998 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

179,745 mi
Last recorded179,745 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS186 TCL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 179,745 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 179,533 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 165,421 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 164,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

windscreen abraded

Pass 18 Apr 2012 151,794 miles

BOTH rear drums appear damp,but does not appear to be fom within.

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Coolant low

Front discs corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear engine mount going soft

Offside front tyre under inflated

Fail 17 Apr 2012 151,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

BOTH rear drums appear damp,but does not appear to be fom within.

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Coolant low

Front discs corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear engine mount going soft

Offside front tyre under inflated

Pass 20 Apr 2011 143,453 miles

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

front discs surface rust

rear wiper split

Fail 20 Apr 2011 143,453 miles

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

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

front discs surface rust

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Dec 2009 140,008 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 140,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 129,560 miles

the front brake pads look worn

the n/s/f tyre is right on the legal limit

the o/s main brake pipe is corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2007 121,848 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 121,848 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 114,883 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2006 104,840 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 104,840 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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S186 TCL is a 1998 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S186 TCL, 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 S186 TCL registered?

S186 TCL is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S186 TCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S186 TCL shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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