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S681 LNK

1998 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,237 mi
Last recorded140,237 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS681 LNK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 140,237 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 137,209 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 133,437 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 133,437 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 127,517 miles

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

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 119,886 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 119,886 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 116,442 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2012 116,440 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2011 110,549 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 99,953 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2009 90,155 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 86,760 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 82,360 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 75,742 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 75,742 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 73,479 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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S681 LNK is a 1998 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S681 LNK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S681 LNK?

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What year was S681 LNK registered?

S681 LNK is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S681 LNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S681 LNK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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