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S478 LLO

1998 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,635 mi
Last recorded138,635 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS478 LLO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2015 138,635 miles

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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

stone chip in o/s head light

Pass 10 Dec 2013 132,132 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 124,328 miles

Battery insecure.

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 124,328 miles

Battery insecure.

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 120,862 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

n/s brake pad wire broken

n/s washer poor

under vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2011 120,831 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

N/S FRONT BRAKE PADS WIRES BROKEN.

N/S STEERING GAITER DETERIORATED. REAR OUTER BRAKE PIPOES CORRODED.

N/S WASHERS POOR.

O/S REAR OF FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

REAR SUSPENSION MOUNTING PLATES/COMPONENTS CORRODED.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 117,274 miles

N/S FRONT TO REAR (REAR OF)BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

O/S H/LIGHT GLASS DAMAGED. N/S FRONT BRAKE INDICATOR WIRE BROKEN. N/S STEERING GAITER DETERIORATED.

REAR COILS AND UPPER SUSPENSION PLATE CORRODED.

Fail 20 Nov 2010 117,269 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

N/S FRONT TO REAR (REAR OF)BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

O/S H/LIGHT GLASS DAMAGED. N/S FRONT BRAKE INDICATOR WIRE BROKEN. N/S STEERING GAITER DETERIORATED.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR COILS AND UPPER SUSPENSION PLATE CORRODED.

Fail 2 Nov 2010 116,966 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front discs slightly corroded

unable to open boot

Pass 25 Nov 2009 112,582 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 107,549 miles

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

stone chip o/s/f headlight

Pass 23 Nov 2007 101,116 miles

damage to o/s/f headlight

front wipers split

Pass 27 Nov 2006 93,899 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S478 LLO is a 1998 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S478 LLO, 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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S478 LLO is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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