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S530 OPO

1998 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

103,029 mi
Last recorded103,029 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS530 OPO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 103,029 miles

all rear seats missing except o/s/r

Fail 9 Nov 2017 103,029 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box holed and blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

all rear seats missing except o/s/r

Pass 25 Nov 2016 101,782 miles

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

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre seat ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

seat belts not tested on missing rear seats

Fail 24 Nov 2016 101,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre seat ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

seat belts not tested on missing rear seats

Pass 25 Nov 2015 100,443 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 100,443 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 99,588 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 96,313 miles

N/S wing mirror backing cracked.

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 96,311 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Coolant leak

N/S wing mirror backing cracked.

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 92,613 miles

drivers door difficult to open from inside and out

front brake discs corroded

n/s/ mirror casing cracked

o/s/f wing damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2012 92,613 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

drivers door difficult to open from inside and out

engine oil and water leak

front brake discs corroded

n/s/ mirror casing cracked

o/s/f wing damaged

nail in n/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 24 Nov 2011 88,830 miles

engine oil leak

front brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2011 88,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front wiper blades split

engine oil leak

front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2010 83,952 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 81,178 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 79,851 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 79,851 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 76,360 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 72,203 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 72,203 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 64,878 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 64,878 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

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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S530 OPO is a 1998 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 S530 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 S530 OPO registered?

S530 OPO is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S530 OPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S530 OPO shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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