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S477 LJM

1998 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,971 mi
Last recorded78,971 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS477 LJM
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 78,971 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s and o/s headlights deteriated pattern poor close to limit

Fail 14 Feb 2015 78,953 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s and o/s headlights deteriated pattern poor close to limit

Pass 22 Feb 2014 76,397 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off side front tyre perished dot code 3207 off side rear tyre perished dot code 3207 near side front tyre perished dot code 3307

Fail 15 Feb 2014 76,397 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off side front tyre perished dot code 3207 off side rear tyre perished dot code 3207 near side front tyre perished dot code 3307

Pass 18 Feb 2013 73,517 miles

near side rear tyre perished on sidewall (dot code 3402)

unable to check front brake pads due to type of wheels fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2013 73,509 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

near side rear tyre perished on sidewall (dot code 3402)

unable to check front brake pads due to type of wheels fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2012 71,740 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2012 71,697 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2011 68,992 miles

both wiper blades starting to deteriorate/split

front no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Feb 2010 65,899 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 62,751 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 60,518 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 57,795 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

offside rear tyre is perishing on the outer sidewall

Pass 15 Feb 2006 54,717 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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S477 LJM is a 1998 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S477 LJM, 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 S477 LJM registered?

S477 LJM is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 November 1998.

Is S477 LJM safe to buy?

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