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S381 SLE

1998 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,208 mi
Last recorded117,208 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS381 SLE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 117,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 26 Feb 2013 117,206 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 29 Feb 2012 107,507 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 97,017 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 89,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 89,100 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 81,338 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 81,338 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 75,844 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 66,542 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 57,104 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 46,463 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 46,463 miles

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

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

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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S381 SLE is a 1998 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S381 SLE, 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 S381 SLE registered?

S381 SLE is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S381 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S381 SLE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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