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S53 HGC

1998 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

195,489 mi
Last recorded195,489 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS53 HGC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 195,489 miles

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

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 1 Oct 2012 195,489 miles

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 13 Sep 2011 181,217 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

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

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

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

ONLY HALF BULBS WORKING IN HI LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Fail 13 Sep 2011 181,217 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

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

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

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

ONLY HALF BULBS WORKING IN HI LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 27 Sep 2010 166,393 miles

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

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

osf tyre worn on edge

slight play in both front steering arm inner joints

Pass 9 Sep 2009 145,751 miles

front brake pads are very low

nearside rear tyre is starting to perish

Fail 8 Sep 2009 145,749 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

front brake pads are very low

nearside rear tyre is starting to perish

Pass 5 Sep 2008 127,081 miles

both front brake discs are lipped

both front brake discs are pitted

both front tyres are wearing inner edges

diesel tank is damp

engine has an oil leak

nearside rear tyre is perishing on sidewall

offside and nearside front steering arms have slight play

rear number plate is faded

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 5 Sep 2008 127,078 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs are lipped

both front brake discs are pitted

both front tyres are wearing inner edges

diesel tank is damp

engine has an oil leak

nearside rear tyre is perishing on sidewall

offside and nearside front steering arms have slight play

rear number plate is faded

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 12 Sep 2007 108,255 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 12 Sep 2006 94,124 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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S53 HGC is a 1998 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S53 HGC, 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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S53 HGC is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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