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S272 DGK

1998 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,777 mi
Last recorded136,777 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS272 DGK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 136,777 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 136,777 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 May 2013 132,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres perished and cracked

centre exhaust joint slight blow

osf nsf headlamp patterns poor

osr nsr brakes slight bind

osr nsr osf nsf tyres worn on edges

slight play in steeering rack

Pass 10 May 2013 132,304 miles

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

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

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

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

all tyres perished and cracked

centre exhaust joint slight blow

osf nsf headlamp patterns poor

osr nsr brakes slight bind

osr nsr osf nsf tyres worn on edges

slight play in steeering rack

Pass 23 Apr 2012 125,844 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 18 Apr 2012 125,727 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2011 111,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear lamp lens unit cracked

Fail 11 Apr 2011 111,683 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear lamp lens unit cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2010 101,883 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 85,174 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2009 85,174 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 82,405 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 82,405 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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noise from n/s/f hub

rear number plate cracked

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack

wear on inner edge of n/s/f tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2006 77,739 miles

n/s/r indicator bulb becoming white

o/s/r tyre tread on 1.6mm limit

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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S272 DGK is a 1998 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S272 DGK, 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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S272 DGK is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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