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S554 NCU

1998 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,673 mi
Last recorded130,673 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS554 NCU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2007 130,673 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 118,006 miles

front and rear tyres worn at edges †o/s wiper poor and screen cracked †front discs worn and corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2006 117,999 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s wiper poor †screen cracked †front tyres worn low on inner edges †front discs worn/corroded †rear tyres worn more on inner edges

Pass 26 May 2005 106,463 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 106,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside 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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S554 NCU is a 1998 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S554 NCU, 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 S554 NCU registered?

S554 NCU is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S554 NCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S554 NCU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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