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S696 WOL

1998 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,588 mi
Last recorded101,588 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS696 WOL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 101,588 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2011 101,588 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2010 100,773 miles

Bad oil leak from oil cooler.

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Radiator poor fins missing.

Rear section of exhaust corroded.

Pass 27 Jun 2009 90,949 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 90,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 83,391 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 79,087 miles

Airbag Light on

N/S/F + O/S/F Tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2006 71,395 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 71,395 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2006 71,239 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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S696 WOL is a 1998 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S696 WOL, 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 S696 WOL registered?

S696 WOL is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 10 October 1998.

Is S696 WOL safe to buy?

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