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S661 CUY

1998 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

135,372 mi
Last recorded135,372 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS661 CUY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2016 135,372 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 131,203 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 131,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 127,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/r tyre old 05 and perished

Fail 1 Sep 2014 127,342 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/r tyre old 05 and perished

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 123,042 miles

off side front suspension strut bearing notchy

Fail 6 Sep 2013 123,042 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

near side and off side front tyres worn on inner edge

off side front suspension strut bearing notchy

Pass 4 Sep 2012 119,744 miles

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

offside outer drive shaft boot leaking slightly

Pass 1 Sep 2011 116,772 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 116,764 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 113,520 miles

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

Nearside front tyre is wearing on inner and outer edges.

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on outer edge

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Offside wiper split

Fail 7 Sep 2010 113,520 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front tyre is wearing on inner and outer edges.

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on outer edge

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Offside wiper split

Pass 2 Sep 2009 108,045 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 108,045 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 104,475 miles

Both fuel tank straps are starting to corrode

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

Nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 104,475 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both fuel tank straps are starting to corrode

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

Nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 100,069 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2007 100,069 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 95,685 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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S661 CUY is a 1998 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 S661 CUY, 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 S661 CUY registered?

S661 CUY is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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