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S202 ABF

1998 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 2963cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,623 mi
Last recorded122,623 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS202 ABF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,963cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 122,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear tailgate won't open

Rear wiper missing

Pass 18 Mar 2010 109,529 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 109,529 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 105,719 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 99,314 miles

1.N/S CENTRE SEAT REMOVED. 2.LOWER TAIL GATE DOES NOT OPEN. 3.SLIGHT NOISE FROM N/S REAR WHEEL BEARING.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Outer Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 99,241 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside centre outer seat removed

part of high level brake light not working

slight noise from rear hub bearing

slight steering rack end play

tailgate does not open

Pass 9 Jan 2007 88,604 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 83,925 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 83,925 miles

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

1/ both rear tyres close to limit

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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S202 ABF is a 1998 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,963cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S202 ABF, 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 S202 ABF registered?

S202 ABF is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S202 ABF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S202 ABF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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