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S246 FGU

1998 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,185 mi
Last recorded135,185 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS246 FGU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 135,185 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear row of seats folded adult belts not tested

Fail 10 May 2013 135,173 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear row of seats folded adult belts not tested

Pass 14 May 2012 130,691 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

rear row of seats missing adult belts not tested

Fail 28 Apr 2012 130,671 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

N/S/F WHEEL BEARING NOT TESTED

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

REAR BACK ROW SEATS MISSING BELTS NOT TESTED

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 127,038 miles

rear seats missing adult belts not tested

Fail 13 Apr 2011 127,038 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear sets missing adult belts not tested

Pass 16 Oct 2009 119,248 miles

only two passenger seats fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Jun 2009 117,908 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

brake warning wire broken

slight play in top mount steering column

tinted front windows

Pass 2 May 2008 106,570 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 106,555 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

front tinted windows

Pass 30 Apr 2007 88,910 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 88,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front tyres bald on outer edges

very bad engine oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2006 70,286 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 70,061 miles

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

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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S246 FGU is a 1998 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S246 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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S246 FGU is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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