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S229 FGU

1998 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,886 mi
Last recorded97,886 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS229 FGU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 97,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2016 97,886 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 97,886 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 97,556 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 94,462 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 87,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 76,243 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 76,233 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

o/s rear inner helper spring heavily corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2008 63,219 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 63,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

sligth play nearside rack

Pass 6 Nov 2007 57,627 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 57,622 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 49,837 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 49,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Front brake pad warning wires broken.

N/S/R tyre low on tread (195/65x15).

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil weep from O/S of engine.

Part worn tyres fitted to front.

Pass 26 Oct 2005 43,026 miles

Front brake pad warning wires broken.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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S229 FGU is a 1998 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S229 FGU, 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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S229 FGU is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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