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S503 ORU

1998 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 2963cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,854 mi
Last recorded101,854 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS503 ORU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,963cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 101,854 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 101,854 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 93,828 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 88,457 miles

engine coolant fan not cutting in

front number plate in slightly poor condition

offside rear coil spring has heavy surface corrosion

offside rear tyre starting to perish through tread and sidewall

oil dampness under engine area

one rear seat has been removed

surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

Pass 5 Dec 2008 84,175 miles

Oil leak

front number plate getting in poor condition

some rust to exhaust

Pass 21 Dec 2007 78,179 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 73,115 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 69,577 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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S503 ORU is a 1998 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,963cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S503 ORU, 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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How do I check the history of S503 ORU?

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What year was S503 ORU registered?

S503 ORU is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S503 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S503 ORU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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