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S304 DEH

1998 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

135,942 mi
Last recorded135,942 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS304 DEH
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 135,942 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 135,828 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2013 130,466 miles

headlamp aims poor

Fail 27 Jul 2013 130,328 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 125,211 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 125,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 119,123 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 119,114 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 116,816 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 116,812 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 113,439 miles

Battery insecure

Radiator leaking

Fail 23 Jul 2009 113,436 miles

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

Battery insecure

Radiator leaking

Pass 1 Aug 2008 110,545 miles

brake ferrules corroding,oil leaks,offside inner c,v, boot leaking,offside rear tyre wearing on edges,coil springs corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2008 110,543 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake ferrules corroding,oil leaks,offside inner c,v, boot leaking,offside rear tyre wearing on edges,coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2007 106,206 miles

third row of seats not fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2007 106,194 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

third row of seats not fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2006 98,463 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 93,421 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 93,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S304 DEH is a 1998 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 S304 DEH, 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 S304 DEH registered?

S304 DEH is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 23 December 1998.

Is S304 DEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S304 DEH shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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