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S201 AKS

1998 Renault Espace

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

156,113 mi
Last recorded156,113 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS201 AKS
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 156,113 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 156,113 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 151,257 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2012 151,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 148,517 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 144,401 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 144,210 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 140,195 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 140,195 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 133,838 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 120,661 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 120,661 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 111,874 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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S201 AKS is a 1998 Renault Espace in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S201 AKS, 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 S201 AKS registered?

S201 AKS is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 26 September 1998.

Is S201 AKS safe to buy?

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