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S643 NRV

1998 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,744 mi
Last recorded98,744 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS643 NRV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 98,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 98,744 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 88,963 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 88,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 78,137 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 78,084 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 70,143 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 70,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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S643 NRV 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 S643 NRV, 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 S643 NRV registered?

S643 NRV is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 11 November 1998.

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