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S838 RJA

1998 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,774 mi
Last recorded117,774 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS838 RJA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2011 117,774 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 117,774 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 117,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 115,135 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 115,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 110,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 105,254 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 96,472 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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S838 RJA is a 1998 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S838 RJA, 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 S838 RJA registered?

S838 RJA is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S838 RJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S838 RJA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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