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1998 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,746 mi
Last recorded178,746 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS218 BTC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 178,746 miles

advbise offside front head lamp pattern slightly tarnished

advise front cross mem,ber starting to show signs of corrosion

advise rear springs starting to show slgns of corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2011 178,736 miles

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

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

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

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

advbise offside front head lamp pattern slightly tarnished

advise front cross mem,ber starting to show signs of corrosion

advise rear springs starting to show slgns of corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2010 167,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

light play in steering rack starting

Pass 15 Jul 2010 167,695 miles

light play in steering rack starting

Pass 13 Jul 2009 154,701 miles

advise exhaust showing signs of aging

advise head light aim slightly hazed

advise offside front wiper showing slight signs of aging

Pass 17 Jul 2008 145,815 miles

both sides front discs showing signs of wear starting

Pass 15 Jun 2007 135,419 miles

advise slight play in offside front wheel

Pass 12 Jul 2006 127,498 miles

advise sligth play in steering rack

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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S218 BTC is a 1998 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S218 BTC, 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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S218 BTC is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 10 October 1998.

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