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S551 PBK

1998 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,240 mi
Last recorded124,240 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS551 PBK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 124,240 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r coil spring corroding

rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating

small chip on windscreen

Fail 31 Mar 2012 124,166 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres wearing low

both rear shock obsorber bushes deteriorating

n/s/r coil spring corroding

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2011 117,796 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 111,485 miles

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

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

slight leak o/s/front cv gaiter

unable to open o/s/rear door

Pass 6 Apr 2009 104,358 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 101,596 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 96,109 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 89,393 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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S551 PBK is a 1998 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S551 PBK, 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 S551 PBK registered?

S551 PBK is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 23 December 1998.

Is S551 PBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S551 PBK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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