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S639 WYB

1998 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 2963cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,424 mi
Last recorded127,424 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS639 WYB
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,963cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2010 127,424 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 118,999 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight exhaust blow from rear silencer

slight tightness is steering/strut mount bearings worn

Fail 15 Jan 2010 118,998 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 105,172 miles

n/s/f rack boot perishing

slight play in o/s/f rack arm

Fail 6 Oct 2008 105,172 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f rack boot perishing

slight play in o/s/f rack arm

Pass 10 Oct 2007 94,741 miles

n/s headlamp beam image poor

n/s steering rack boot perished

n/s/r tyre out of shape and near to limit

pin hole in n/s outer c.v boot

some imbalance on front brakes

some imbalance on rear brake effort

some tightness in front strut bearings

Fail 9 Oct 2007 94,741 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

n/s headlamp beam image poor

n/s steering rack boot perished

n/s/r tyre out of shape and near to limit

pin hole in n/s outer c.v boot

some imbalance on front brakes

some imbalance on rear brake effort

some tightness in front strut bearings

Pass 12 Oct 2006 85,112 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 74,640 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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S639 WYB is a 1998 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,963cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S639 WYB, 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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S639 WYB is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 8 December 1998.

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