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S487 APM

1998 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

85,001 mi
Last recorded85,001 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS487 APM
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 85,001 miles

General corrosion at prescribed area + suspension components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod inner has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear passenger seats missing at time of the test there are no seats in the back

speed meter not working properly hard to read the speed meter and miles

Pass 2 Nov 2024

General corrosion at prescribed area + suspension components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear passenger seats missing at time of the test there are no seats in the back

speed meter not working

Fail 1 Nov 2024

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear passenger seats missing at time of the test there are no seats in the back

speed meter not working

Fail 28 Oct 2024

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 8 Jul 2016 83,284 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 2 Jul 2016 83,264 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 4 Jul 2015 81,223 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 176,323 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 79,059 miles

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

LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT PANEL=CORRODED

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 76,501 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

oil leak-investigate,front suspension noisey when steering turned,suspension components corroded front and rear in places

osr tyre scuffed on inner wall

Pass 26 Apr 2011 76,501 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak-investigate,front suspension noisey when steering turned,suspension components corroded front and rear in places

osr tyre scuffed on inner wall

Pass 26 Apr 2010 71,954 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 69,904 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 69,902 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

o/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorating

slight interfearence on rear lights

slight play in rack

Pass 19 Sep 2008 66,727 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 66,714 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 62,120 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 62,120 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 58,350 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 58,334 miles

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

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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S487 APM is a 1998 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S487 APM, 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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S487 APM is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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