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S699 JLP

1998 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

172,627 mi
Last recorded172,627 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS699 JLP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 172,627 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 172,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 160,103 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 22 Mar 2012 160,103 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2011 148,076 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 28 Mar 2011 148,065 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Mar 2010 136,411 miles

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

o/s steering rack end -slight play

Fail 10 Mar 2010 136,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

o/s steering rack end -slight play

Pass 2 Apr 2009 128,108 miles

knock from n/s/f suspention area

radiator core poor condition

slight tear wiper blades

Fail 26 Mar 2009 128,099 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

knock from n/s/f suspention area

radiator core poor condition

slight tear wiper blades

Pass 13 Mar 2008 123,820 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Noise from front springs when going lock to lock

Slight wear in rack

N/S/R spring VERY corroded (at top )

Fail 10 Mar 2008 123,814 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Noise from front springs when going lock to lock

Slight wear in rack

Pass 17 Apr 2007 115,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

three nails in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2006 108,430 miles

oil leak

slight play in steering rack inner arms.

slight wear nearside front tyre.

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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S699 JLP is a 1998 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S699 JLP, 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 S699 JLP registered?

S699 JLP is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 October 1998.

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