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S572 NCU

1998 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,904 mi
Last recorded126,904 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS572 NCU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2008 126,904 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 126,653 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 117,215 miles

only four passenger seat fitted at time of mot test

Fail 12 Apr 2007 117,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

only four passenger seats fitted at time of mot test

Pass 28 Apr 2006 107,303 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 107,303 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack, n/s rear shocker damp,front pads getting low,

Pass 2 Jun 2005 102,169 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 101,943 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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S572 NCU is a 1998 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S572 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S572 NCU?

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What year was S572 NCU registered?

S572 NCU is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S572 NCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S572 NCU shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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