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S837 PBK

1998 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,661 mi
Last recorded79,661 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS837 PBK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 79,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011

Both front brake discs inner faces are getting deteriated,but ok.

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 70,628 miles

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

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

O/S/R REAR AND CENTRE SEAT NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST.

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

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

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE GETTING POOR.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 70,628 miles

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

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

O/S/R REAR AND CENTRE SEAT NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST.

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

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

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE GETTING POOR.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 67,706 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished , and worn low at edges of tread

slight oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2009 67,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished , and worn low at edges of tread

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2008 62,226 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 57,150 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 53,482 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 53,482 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.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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S837 PBK is a 1998 Renault Espace in Green 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 S837 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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S837 PBK is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 23 December 1998.

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