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S259 XOG

1998 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

17,450 mi
Last recorded17,450 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS259 XOG
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 17,450 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 17,450 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 12,811 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

underbody corrosion to various components

Fail 31 Dec 2014 12,811 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

underbody corrosion to various components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 12,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate cracked

nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

nearside inner cv joint wet with oil

rear number plate slightly de-laminated

slight leak from ac system at condenser joint

Fail 13 Jun 2014 12,248 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate cracked

nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

nearside inner cv joint wet with oil

rear number plate slightly de-laminated

slight leak from ac system at condenser joint

Pass 3 Jul 2013 10,469 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Jul 2012 8,845 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2011 6,195 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2010 4,279 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2009 781 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front disks corroded and pitted

Fail 23 Jul 2009 781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front disks corroded and pitted

Pass 11 Jul 2008 63,703 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 59,156 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 59,156 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 53,182 miles

o/s/r brake back plate damp

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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S259 XOG is a 1998 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 S259 XOG, 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 S259 XOG registered?

S259 XOG is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S259 XOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S259 XOG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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