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S459 OPO

1998 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,291 mi
Last recorded78,291 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS459 OPO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 78,291 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2014 78,277 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 75,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2012 71,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 66,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs inner surface worn

noise in engine

Pass 28 May 2010 61,546 miles

exhaust corroded.

oil leak

Fail 28 May 2010 61,546 miles

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

exhaust corroded.

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2009 52,830 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 52,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 49,792 miles

rear tyre edges worn.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 42,232 miles

oil leak.

slight blow from front exhaust o'ring.

Fail 1 Jun 2007 42,232 miles

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

oil leak.

slight blow from front exhaust o'ring.

Pass 1 Jun 2006 36,152 miles

front tyres worn un even

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2006 36,152 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front tyres worn un even

oil leak

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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S459 OPO is a 1998 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S459 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 S459 OPO registered?

S459 OPO is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S459 OPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S459 OPO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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