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S484 GUA

1998 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,854 mi
Last recorded143,854 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS484 GUA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 143,854 miles

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

n/s/r fog light lens broken

o/s/f fog light lens broken

o/s/f fog light not working

slight play in o/s tie rod

Fail 25 Jun 2016 143,835 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer and centre silencer (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r fog light lens broken

o/s/f fog light lens broken

o/s/f fog light not working

slight play in o/s tie rod

Pass 1 Jul 2015 136,454 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 24 Jun 2015 136,454 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 20 Jun 2014 129,005 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 122,805 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s/r fog lamp cluster crack (taped)

o/s/f wheel slightly stiff when rotated by hand

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2012 121,001 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 121,001 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 118,839 miles

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

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

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

slight play in both rack knuckle joints

Fail 6 Jun 2011 118,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

slight play in both rack knuckle joints

Pass 26 May 2010 116,228 miles

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

slight play in both rack knuckles

Pass 21 May 2009 112,384 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 112,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 109,523 miles

front brake pads worn and both front brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2007 105,305 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 105,305 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 98,934 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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S484 GUA is a 1998 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S484 GUA, 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 S484 GUA registered?

S484 GUA is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S484 GUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S484 GUA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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