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S778 PBK

1998 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS778 PBK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S/R brake is partially seized.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 119,273 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamps poor beam images

nearside rear brake bind

nearside steering rack end has slight play in the ball joint

oil leak

wipers poor

Fail 2 Jul 2010 119,270 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

oil leak

wipers poor

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamps poor beam images

nearside inner c.v boot insecure

nearside rear brake bind

nearside steering rack end has slight play in the ball joint

Pass 22 May 2009 117,960 miles

Both rear damper bushes are cracking/perishing.

Central silencer is deteriating, has small hole and leaking slightly.

N/S/F tyre has small cut in side wall.

Slight play in N/S of steering rack.

Pass 31 May 2008 109,379 miles

Battery insecure

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

unable to check all metal brake pipes due to grease

Pass 8 Jun 2007 101,677 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 93,579 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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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S778 PBK is a 1998 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S778 PBK, 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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S778 PBK is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 23 December 1998.

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