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S832 TRJ

1998 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,842 mi
Last recorded105,842 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS832 TRJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 105,842 miles

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected n\s & o\s outer park brake cable (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake wear indicator (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

evidence of past fuel leak in tank/filter area

Fail 17 Jul 2024 105,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected n\s & o\s outer park brake cable (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake wear indicator (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

evidence of past fuel leak in tank/filter area

Pass 14 Jul 2023 97,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 97,762 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 95,104 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 94,800 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Jun 2021 94,800 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jun 2020 93,826 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 91,698 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 May 2019 91,698 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides. (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 90,381 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of perishing.

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 88,781 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 87,166 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 85,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2014 83,077 miles

Brake discs corroded/pitted.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Poor image from o/s headlamp.

Pass 8 Apr 2014 83,077 miles

Brake discs corroded/pitted.

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

Oil leak

Poor image from o/s headlamp.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 79,140 miles

Brake discs pitted on inner face.

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 76,693 miles

Front brake discs pitted on inner face.

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2011 74,728 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 74,728 miles

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

Brake discs pitted on inner face.

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 72,204 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear seats not fitted. Handbrake travel getting long.

Pass 6 May 2009 69,293 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 69,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear row of seats not fitted.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 67,636 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 67,602 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2006 63,808 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 63,789 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Two rear seats not fitted. Cracks in rear tyre walls. Front tyre treads getting low.

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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S832 TRJ is a 1998 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S832 TRJ, 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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S832 TRJ is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 21 December 1998.

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