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S518 OPO

1998 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,284 mi
Last recorded151,284 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS518 OPO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 151,284 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F drop link has slight play and top ball joint gaiter adrift

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil Leak

Slight play O/S/F inner rack joint

Fail 10 Aug 2011 151,278 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F drop link has slight play and top ball joint gaiter adrift

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil Leak

Slight play O/S/F inner rack joint

Pass 25 Aug 2010 146,611 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

steering rack slight play

Fail 24 Aug 2010 146,604 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

steering rack slight play

Pass 28 Aug 2009 140,878 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2008 127,159 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Aug 2008 127,107 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f lower arm ball joint dust cover splitt

Pass 23 May 2007 118,708 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2006 108,128 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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S518 OPO is a 1998 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S518 OPO, 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 S518 OPO registered?

S518 OPO is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S518 OPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S518 OPO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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