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S785 YHK

1998 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 2963cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

59,056 mi
Last recorded59,056 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS785 YHK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,963cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 59,056 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot handle partly worn

engine oil slightly low

Fail 4 Dec 2018 59,053 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interaction (4.4.3 (b))

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot handle partly worn

engine oil slightly low

Pass 28 Nov 2017 58,739 miles

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

Oil leak ()

boot handle worn

engine oil slightly low

Pass 1 Dec 2016 58,469 miles

no oil in engine toped up 2 1/2ltrs oil

Fail 1 Dec 2016 58,469 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

no oil in engine toped up 2 1/2ltrs oil

Pass 3 Nov 2015 57,989 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 57,454 miles

front exhaust pipe has temp repair

tyres 205/65r15 both rears old & cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2013 56,334 miles

Rear/O/Side tyre cracked on edge

Fail 10 Oct 2013 56,334 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear/O/Side tyre cracked on edge

Pass 3 Oct 2012 54,974 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 53,465 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 52,240 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 50,565 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 49,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 49,093 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 46,840 miles

advise front washer jets adapted effecient water on screen when applied

centre seat has no seat belt but two three point seat belts fitted too remaining seats at rear

Pass 8 Nov 2006 43,467 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 43,467 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 37,707 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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S785 YHK is a 1998 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,963cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S785 YHK, 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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S785 YHK is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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