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S228 XBP

1998 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

227,243 mi
Last recorded227,243 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS228 XBP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2011 227,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 203,880 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jan 2010 203,880 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 190,128 miles

advise large scratch in windscreen zone b

headlight adjusted

Pass 15 Dec 2007 164,069 miles

small play in front steering rack

Pass 8 Dec 2006 131,193 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 131,193 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT INNER RACK JOINT

Pass 21 Dec 2005 118,739 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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S228 XBP is a 1998 Renault Espace in Silver 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 S228 XBP, 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 S228 XBP registered?

S228 XBP is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 23 December 1998.

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