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S826 PDF

1998 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

211,761 mi
Last recorded211,761 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS826 PDF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 211,761 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 211,708 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Engine mounting excessively loose Engine mount not bolted down, nuts been left loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged NS and CENTRE seats 2nd row (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 205,057 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 194,091 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 194,079 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 184,556 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 168,763 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges unevenly

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge unevenly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 168,757 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush , arm rubbing metal to metal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges unevenly

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge unevenly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 164,143 miles

Front both front headlamps starting to fade

Rear only two rear seats fitted and two rear seat belts tested

Pass 20 Jul 2016 157,148 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 151,588 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 151,587 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 145,182 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 145,182 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside front abs wire pulls tight up against anti roll bar linkage on lock to lock check

Pass 31 Jul 2013 137,628 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2013 137,627 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2012 130,520 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 123,668 miles

n/s/r brake readings fluctuating

o/s/r sus arm bush wearing

rear silencer corroding

Fail 12 Aug 2011 123,667 miles

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

n/s/r brake readings fluctuating

o/s/r sus arm bush wearing

rear silencer corroding

Pass 4 Aug 2010 115,909 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 3 Aug 2009 108,228 miles

front brake discs wearing

front no plate discolouring

n/s rack gaiter perishing

slight movement front lower sus arm inner rear bushes

Pass 12 Aug 2008 99,690 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 90,186 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 83,355 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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S826 PDF is a 1998 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S826 PDF, 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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S826 PDF is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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