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S565 SJN

1998 Renault Espace

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

187,578 mi
Last recorded187,578 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS565 SJN
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2013 187,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre starting go out of shape

rear tailgate doesnt open to fully inspect rear seat belts

Pass 23 Dec 2011 177,907 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 177,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

front brake discs are badly grooved and heavily lipped well below the recommended thickness

Pass 11 Jan 2011 170,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant level on min

front brake discs worn lipped and corroded

n/s/f anti roll bar link rod top ball joint dust cover split

Fail 7 Jan 2011 170,401 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant level on min

front brake discs worn lipped and corroded

n/s/f anti roll bar link rod top ball joint dust cover split

o/s/f wheel trim broken and is rubbing on tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2010 158,327 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs in poor condition,worn/lipped and corroded

wheel trims fitted to all wheels but n/s/f

Fail 11 Jan 2010 158,324 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs in poor condition,worn/lipped and corroded

wheel trims fitted to all wheels but n/s/f

Pass 12 Dec 2008 133,754 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre wearing low,3-4mm

oil leak,further investigation required to distinguish origin of leak

only three rear seat fitted at time of test,therefor not able to check all seat belts completely

Fail 11 Dec 2008 133,754 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre wearing low,3-4mm

oil leak,further investigation required to distinguish origin of leak

only three rear seat fitted at time of test,therefor not able to check all seat belts completely

Pass 17 Dec 2007 108,452 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 96,515 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 89,382 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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S565 SJN is a 1998 Renault Espace in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S565 SJN, 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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S565 SJN is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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