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S836 PBK

1998 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,964 mi
Last recorded138,964 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS836 PBK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 138,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r side wall cracking

Fail 11 Jul 2012 138,956 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r side wall cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2011 128,909 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 128,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake discs showing slight deterioration,but meeting test criteria

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre showing slight perishing

Offside headlamp height adjuster unit faulty,but headlamp aim meeting test criteria;further attention advised

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2010 128,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake discs showing slight deterioration,but meeting test criteria

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre showing slight perishing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside headlamp height adjuster unit faulty,but headlamp aim meeting test criteria;further attention advised

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2009 126,712 miles

front brake discs showing slight deterioration

front index plate showing slight deterioration

offside headlamp output slightly impared,but meeting test criteria

slight perishing to nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Apr 2009 126,712 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front brake discs showing slight deterioration

front index plate showing slight deterioration

slight perishing to nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2008 123,832 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 121,202 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2006 119,052 miles

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

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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S836 PBK is a 1998 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S836 PBK, 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 S836 PBK registered?

S836 PBK is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 23 December 1998.

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