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S456 SLE

1998 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

152,004 mi
Last recorded152,004 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS456 SLE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 152,004 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 146,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 137,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 133,099 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 129,128 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 128,455 miles

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

slight play in both front tie rods

Pass 30 May 2007 122,163 miles

NS rack boot perished.

Some free play in both steering rack ends.

Pass 24 May 2006 117,287 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 117,287 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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S456 SLE is a 1998 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S456 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 S456 SLE registered?

S456 SLE is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S456 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S456 SLE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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