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S57 TNC

1998 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

158,253 mi
Last recorded158,253 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS57 TNC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 158,253 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 158,253 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 146,355 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 146,078 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 135,506 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 135,247 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 124,183 miles

A.B.S. wires o/s/f hanging loose

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 124,019 miles

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

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

A.B.S. wires o/s/f hanging loose

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 112,510 miles

a plastic moulding and wire hanging free in o/s/front wheel arch not fouling at the moment but it may be abs wiring

Pass 20 Feb 2007 104,531 miles

front strut bearings slightly rough

Fail 16 Feb 2007 104,527 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

O/S/R TYRE HEAVILY CRACKED & PERISHED

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre low on tread

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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S57 TNC is a 1998 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 S57 TNC, 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 S57 TNC registered?

S57 TNC is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S57 TNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S57 TNC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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