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S323 JLM

1998 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

114,754 mi
Last recorded114,754 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS323 JLM
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 114,754 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both number plates delaminating

Fail 26 Jul 2011 114,754 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both number plates delaminating

Pass 20 Jul 2010 110,871 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 110,871 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 106,579 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 106,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 102,753 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 98,116 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 98,114 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 93,839 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jul 2006 93,839 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2005 88,851 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 88,851 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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S323 JLM is a 1998 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S323 JLM, 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 S323 JLM registered?

S323 JLM is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S323 JLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S323 JLM shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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