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S812 UCR

1998 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,562 mi
Last recorded165,562 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS812 UCR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 165,562 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 165,562 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 May 2011 164,766 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2010 163,303 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 163,302 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 160,331 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

all road springs very corroded

head lamp poor beam image.

slight play n/s rack

Fail 13 May 2009 160,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

head lamp poor beam image.

slight play n/s rack

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

all road springs very corroded

Pass 20 May 2008 150,907 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 150,902 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 11 May 2007 139,632 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 126,628 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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S812 UCR is a 1998 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S812 UCR, 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 S812 UCR registered?

S812 UCR is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S812 UCR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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