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ExpiredMileage
117,825 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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3 SMALL HOLES DRILLED IN EXHAUST SYSTEM ( DRAINAGE )
FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED
N/S REPEATER LENSE MISSING
RADIATOR CORE IN POOR CONDITION
SCREEN WASH DELIVERY JUST MEETS REQUIREMENTS
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK BOTH SIDES
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
3 SMALL HOLES DRILLED IN EXHAUST SYSTEM ( DRAINAGE )
FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED
N/S REPEATER LENSE MISSING
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
RADIATOR CORE IN POOR CONDITION
SCREEN WASH DELIVERY JUST MEETS REQUIREMENTS
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK BOTH SIDES
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
NOTE n/s rear tyre of winter type
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
airbag warning light not working?
centre exhaust rusty
n/s side repeater lens missing
rear engine mounting/stabiliser in poor condition
rear suspension springs rusty
steering rack boots perishing
NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection
headlight patterns getting weak
n/s side repeater lens missing
o/s rear tyre outer sidewall perished, replace A.S.A.P.
rear suspension springs rusty
Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS
NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection
headlight patterns getting weak
n/s side repeater lens missing
o/s rear tyre outer sidewall perished, replace A.S.A.P.
rear suspension springs rusty
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
radiator core missing
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
radiator core missing
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
corrosion to radiator
nearside drive shaft oil seal leaking
play in steering rack
corrosion to radiator
nearside drive shaft oil seal leaking
play in steering rack
How Reliable is the Renault Espace?
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S232 XBP is a 1998 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 S232 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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S232 XBP is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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