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S415 VMY

1998 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,931 mi
Last recorded154,931 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS415 VMY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2009 154,931 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in n/s/f steering rack arm

Sump damaged

Fail 15 Jun 2009 154,931 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Slight play in n/s/f steering rack arm

Sump damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2008 143,724 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2008 143,724 miles

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

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2007 127,217 miles

ADVISE O/S REAR SEAT REMOVED

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY/WEAR TO O/S OF STEERING RACK

Fail 29 Jun 2007 127,217 miles

ADVISE O/S REAR SEAT REMOVED

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY/WEAR TO O/S OF STEERING RACK

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 107,912 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 107,912 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

ADVISE B/PAD WEAR WIRES CUT /BROKEN

ADVISE N/S FRONT TYRE WORN

ADVISE N/S REAR TYRE CLOSE TO MIN REQUIEMENT OUTER SECTION

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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S415 VMY is a 1998 Renault Espace in Silver 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 S415 VMY, 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 S415 VMY registered?

S415 VMY is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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