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S256 LGO

1998 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

174,565 mi
Last recorded174,565 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS256 LGO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 174,565 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 174,564 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 171,925 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 171,925 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 168,825 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 168,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 162,953 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 162,952 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 155,595 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 155,593 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 145,497 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2008 145,497 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Nov 2007 135,199 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 125,836 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 125,836 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S256 LGO is a 1998 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 S256 LGO, 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 S256 LGO registered?

S256 LGO is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 9 November 1998.

Is S256 LGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S256 LGO shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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