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S830 YBP

1998 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,292 mi
Last recorded178,292 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS830 YBP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2013 178,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 178,292 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 173,030 miles

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

Oil leak

centre seat missing

nearside front tyre tread has small cuts

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges tread close to limit

offside rear seat missing

steering rack has slight play from nearside and offside

Fail 7 Aug 2012 173,030 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

centre seat missing

nearside front tyre tread has small cuts

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges tread close to limit

offside rear seat missing

steering rack has slight play from nearside and offside

Pass 15 Aug 2011 165,111 miles

Airbag light on

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Only two rear passenger seats fitted at the time of the test

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside front lower ball joint dust cover split

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Aug 2011 165,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Airbag light on

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Only two rear passenger seats fitted at the time of the test

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside front lower ball joint dust cover split

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Aug 2010 158,175 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 158,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 158,157 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

handbrake operation rough

o/s/f indicator lens broken

Pass 16 Jun 2009 148,561 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 148,561 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 141,011 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 141,011 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 133,065 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 121,359 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 121,359 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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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S830 YBP is a 1998 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S830 YBP, 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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S830 YBP is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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