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S193 BBX

1998 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,801 mi
Last recorded115,801 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS193 BBX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 115,801 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak ()

Front Radiator lower support bracket corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Lower arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Both rear wheels corroded

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 115,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak ()

Front Radiator lower support bracket corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Lower arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Both rear wheels corroded

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 113,513 miles

All four road wheels corroded

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Front radiator lower support bar has corroded away

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Item removed from view

Nearside Front Piece of inner plastic wheel cover missing --- abs exposed to weather

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil AND DUST COVER CORRODED (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened CORRODED AT SPRING SUPPORT CUP (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt LOWER ARM OUTER BOOT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shockabsorber dust cover corroded away

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) modified, but not inappropriately PIPE AT FRONT CHAFFING ON OTHER PIPE -- PIPE NOT SECURED TO BRACKET (2.3.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 113,513 miles

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE OF TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS (1.8.A.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Front radiator lower support bar has corroded away

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Item removed from view

Nearside Front Piece of inner plastic wheel cover missing --- abs exposed to weather

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE WEARING ON OUTSIDE OF TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil AND DUST COVER CORRODED (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened CORRODED AT SPRING SUPPORT CUP (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt LOWER ARM OUTER BOOT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shockabsorber dust cover corroded away

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) modified, but not inappropriately PIPE AT FRONT CHAFFING ON OTHER PIPE -- PIPE NOT SECURED TO BRACKET (2.3.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 112,639 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 112,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

light scoring to windscreen.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 108,467 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 105,315 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 105,313 miles

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 98,753 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 98,733 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

scoring to windscreen.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 93,671 miles

wear to front brake discs

windscreen lightly scored

Fail 5 Oct 2009 93,671 miles

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)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

wear to front brake discs

windscreen lightly scored

Pass 5 Jun 2008 87,739 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 87,701 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

light scratching to windscreen from worn wiper blades

Pass 3 May 2007 83,131 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 78,004 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 78,004 miles

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

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

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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S193 BBX is a 1998 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S193 BBX, 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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S193 BBX is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 10 November 1998.

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