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S279 RLA

1998 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,715 mi
Last recorded73,715 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS279 RLA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 73,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 73,577 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 73,316 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 72,897 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 72,242 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 69,575 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 69,437 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 69,291 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 68,235 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 63,396 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 57,474 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 57,474 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 51,613 miles

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

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 51,613 miles

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 39,558 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 39,558 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 31,751 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 25,327 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 13,479 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 13,220 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 9,267 miles

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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S279 RLA is a 1998 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S279 RLA, 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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S279 RLA is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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