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S260 AAW

1998 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,449 mi
Last recorded99,449 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS260 AAW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 99,449 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 99,441 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2009 95,458 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 88,839 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 88,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 84,413 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 84,413 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f spring lower mounting NOISEY

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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S260 AAW is a 1998 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S260 AAW, 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 S260 AAW registered?

S260 AAW is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S260 AAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S260 AAW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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