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S304 UMY

1998 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,140 mi
Last recorded133,140 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS304 UMY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 133,140 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 133,140 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 124,182 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 124,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 116,169 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 103,082 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 103,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Only the O/S/R and N/S/F seat was fitted at the time of test

Pass 3 Oct 2008 97,323 miles

near side front off side front disks have slight scoring

Pass 25 Sep 2007 87,940 miles

centre seat removed on customers request

Fail 25 Sep 2007 87,940 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

both front tyres getting low on edges

slight play in both steering rack arms

Pass 27 Sep 2006 78,639 miles

slight play in both steering rack arms

Pass 30 Sep 2005 69,806 miles

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

some play in both steering arms

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 UMY is a 1998 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S304 UMY, 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 UMY registered?

S304 UMY is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 10 November 1998.

Is S304 UMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S304 UMY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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