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S780 RLE

1998 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,205 mi
Last recorded155,205 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS780 RLE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 155,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

advise corrosion to off side front chassis

Fail 31 Mar 2011 155,185 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

advise corrosion to off side front chassis

Pass 23 Apr 2010 143,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 143,073 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

spare wheel missing.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 129,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 129,588 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 115,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 102,939 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 92,808 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 92,808 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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S780 RLE is a 1998 Renault Espace in Green 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 S780 RLE, 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 S780 RLE registered?

S780 RLE is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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