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S754 VKJ

1998 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,204 mi
Last recorded167,204 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS754 VKJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 167,204 miles

centre lower engine mount poor condition

n/s/f brake binding not to excess

n/s/f drop link has play to limit

n/s/f outer cv boot damp

n/s/f tyre low

no rear seats fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2015 167,189 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

centre lower engine mount poor condition

n/s/f brake binding not to excess

n/s/f drop link has play to limit

n/s/f outer cv boot damp

n/s/f tyre low

no rear seats fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2014 165,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 159,861 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 159,850 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front discs worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jul 2012 154,557 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 149,261 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 144,606 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 140,022 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 129,593 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 129,593 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 118,631 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 118,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 109,657 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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S754 VKJ is a 1998 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S754 VKJ, 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 S754 VKJ registered?

S754 VKJ is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S754 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S754 VKJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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