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S528 OPO

1998 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,996 mi
Last recorded104,996 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS528 OPO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 104,996 miles

Center stop lamp inop

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 101,186 miles

Nearside Front steering rack play in inner joints

Fail 14 Jan 2016 101,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front steering rack play in inner joints

Pass 22 Jan 2015 97,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Gearbox mounting defective

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 21 Jan 2015 97,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Gearbox mounting defective

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 5 Feb 2014 93,677 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 90,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 85,419 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2011 81,003 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 81,003 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 77,188 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 77,188 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ns rack boot perishing

Pass 6 Feb 2009 73,079 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 68,482 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2008 68,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2007 63,133 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 63,133 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 56,242 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2006 56,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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S528 OPO is a 1998 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S528 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 S528 OPO registered?

S528 OPO is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S528 OPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S528 OPO shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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