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S457 OPO

1998 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,701 mi
Last recorded106,701 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS457 OPO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 106,701 miles

cat section to centre section of exhaust, joint has slight blow

n/s head lamp patten poor (Advise attention)

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corrodinf at rear flexi hose end

o/s head lamp patten poor and light output reduced (Advise attention)

o/s/r brake rubbing slightly

Fail 25 Apr 2012 106,701 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cat section to centre section of exhaust, joint has slight blow

n/s head lamp patten poor (Advise attention)

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corrodinf at rear flexi hose end

o/s head lamp patten poor and light output reduced (Advise attention)

o/s/r brake rubbing slightly

Pass 17 May 2011 95,147 miles

engine leaking oil

o/s headlamp patten poor

o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

Pass 5 May 2010 81,183 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine lesking oil

radiator bottom mounting bar very corroded (Advise attention)

Fail 4 May 2010 81,183 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine lesking oil

radiator bottom mounting bar very corroded (Advise attention)

Pass 29 May 2009 72,709 miles

Both headlamp dip patterns poor.

N/s/r tyre tread depth low.

Pass 27 May 2008 65,900 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 65,885 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 54,960 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 50,189 miles

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 25 Apr 2006 50,189 miles

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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S457 OPO is a 1998 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S457 OPO, 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 S457 OPO registered?

S457 OPO is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S457 OPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S457 OPO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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