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S505 AFE

1998 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,528 mi
Last recorded118,528 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS505 AFE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 118,528 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 112,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 105,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 105,922 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 98,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 98,599 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 92,327 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 85,200 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 79,099 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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S505 AFE is a 1998 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S505 AFE, 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 S505 AFE registered?

S505 AFE is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S505 AFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S505 AFE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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