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S199 GEU

1998 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

120,087 mi
Last recorded120,087 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS199 GEU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 120,087 miles

advise front subframe bushes worn advise battery insecure but in battery box

Fail 25 Apr 2017 120,087 miles

Fuel tank insecure strap broken (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

advise front subframe bushes worn advise battery insecure but in battery box

Pass 12 May 2016 119,272 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 119,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 18 May 2015 118,359 miles

radiator support bracket corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 117,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2014 117,102 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 115,853 miles

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

oil leak

sections of high level brake light inop

slight knock from front suspension on driving

Fail 25 Apr 2013 115,850 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

oil leak

sections of high level brake light inop

slight knock from front suspension on driving

Fail 30 Mar 2013 115,607 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

n/s/r brake back plate is damp

Oil leak

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

a knocking noise coming from n/s/f suspension when driving through the rolling road

o/s/r metal brake pipe is corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2012 111,257 miles

O/S/F TYRE LOW ON INSIDE EDGE

Fail 25 Mar 2011 107,081 miles

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Mar 2011 107,081 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2010 104,381 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 104,381 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 102,119 miles

battery insecure

centre brake light has a bulb not working

gearbox leaking oil

n/s/f brake pad warning wire broken

slight play in subframe mountings

Fail 23 Mar 2009 102,119 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery insecure

centre brake light has a bulb not working

gearbox leaking oil

n/s/f brake pad warning wire broken

slight play in subframe mountings

Pass 5 Mar 2008 99,704 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Main radiator perrished @ bottom half and has its fins missing.

Fail 28 Feb 2008 99,704 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Main radiator perrished @ bottom half and has its fins missing.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 97,311 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 97,311 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 94,314 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 94,314 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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S199 GEU is a 1998 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 S199 GEU, 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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S199 GEU is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 December 1998.

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