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S578 OPO

1998 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

146,238 mi
Last recorded146,238 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS578 OPO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 146,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

crack in zone b-not affecting view from drivers seat

n/s/f leg bearing starting to seize

o/s/f tyre badly worn on shoulders

outriggers corroded both sides-just outside prescribed area

Fail 13 Jun 2014 146,022 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

crack in zone b-not affecting view from drivers seat

n/s/f leg bearing starting to seize

o/s/f tyre badly worn on shoulders

outriggers corroded both sides-just outside prescribed area

Pass 24 Jun 2013 138,726 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 138,510 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Centre 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)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 132,248 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre rear seatbelt not fitted

corrosion on brake pipes-grease on pipes assesment difficult

n/s rack boot starting to perish

o/s/r tyre tread very low in places

tow plug fog not working

Fail 15 Jun 2012 132,114 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre rear seatbelt not fitted

corrosion on brake pipes-grease on pipes assesment difficult

n/s rack boot starting to perish

o/s/r tyre tread very low in places

tow plug fog not working

Pass 25 Jun 2011 126,454 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 118,413 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs wearing thin

nearside door mirror damaged

slight play nearside steering rack end

Fail 24 Aug 2010 118,413 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs wearing thin

nearside door mirror damaged

slight play nearside steering rack end

Pass 17 Aug 2009 110,813 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 110,809 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 103,909 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 96,901 miles

BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST SLIGHTLY

FRONT SUBFRAME RUSTING

Non obligatory mirror damaged

REAR FOOT BRAKE HAS SLIGHT IMBALANCE

REAR ROAD SPRINGS RUSTING

SLIGHT MOVEMNT IN BOTH FRONT WHEELS

Fail 13 Aug 2007 96,901 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST SLIGHTLY

FRONT SUBFRAME RUSTING

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES

N/S/R TYRE SCUFFING ON OUTER EDGE

Non obligatory mirror damaged

REAR FOOT BRAKE HAS SLIGHT IMBALANCE

REAR ROAD SPRINGS RUSTING

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT WHEELS

Pass 1 Sep 2006 89,650 miles

FRONT DISCS RUSTING ON EDGES

FRONT OUTER CV BOOTS WEAPING SLIGHTLY AND SLIGHTLY INSECURE

FRONT SUBFRAME RUSTING SLIGHTLY

N/S WING MIRROR CRACKED SLIGHTLY

N/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL CUT BUT NOT TO CANVAS

REAR ROAD SPRINGS RUSTING

Fail 27 Apr 2006 89,537 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front brake discs rusting on edges

front suspension rusting

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

n/s wing mirror cracked

o/s wiper split on edges

radiator in poor condtion

rear road springs rusting

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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S578 OPO is a 1998 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S578 OPO, 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 S578 OPO registered?

S578 OPO is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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