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S212 JFR

1998 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

221,831 mi
Last recorded221,831 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS212 JFR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 221,831 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 211,180 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

center and rear exhaust considerably corroded.

Pass 9 Jul 2011 203,755 miles

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)

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

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

near side front brake slightly binding

Pass 7 Jul 2010 194,894 miles

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

rear number plate considerably deteriorated.

Pass 11 Jul 2009 185,150 miles

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

slight creaking near side front shock absorber

slight wear near side steering rack inner joint

Pass 27 Jun 2008 175,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 167,240 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 167,240 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2006 158,650 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both front brake discs considerably worn on inner sides and travle on hand brake.

Pass 23 Jun 2006 158,650 miles

both front brake discs considerably worn on inner sides and travle on hand brake.

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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S212 JFR is a 1998 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S212 JFR, 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 S212 JFR registered?

S212 JFR is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S212 JFR safe to buy?

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