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S38 KSL

1998 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,476 mi
Last recorded136,476 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS38 KSL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 136,476 miles

Battery insecure..

Engine management fault..

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

Nearside front fog lamp inop..

Nearside rear wheel trim missing..

Slight bad earth on nearside rear tail lamp..

Fail 4 Apr 2009 136,476 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Battery insecure..

Engine management fault..

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

Nearside front fog lamp inop..

Nearside rear wheel trim missing..

Slight bad earth on nearside rear tail lamp..

Pass 23 Jan 2008 134,657 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 23 Jan 2008 134,657 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 127,997 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 127,997 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advis slight oil leak at n/s front

both front steering rack arms have slight play

Pass 21 Oct 2005 123,071 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 123,071 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

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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S38 KSL is a 1998 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S38 KSL, 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 S38 KSL registered?

S38 KSL is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S38 KSL safe to buy?

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