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S839 UCR

1998 Renault Espace

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,465 mi
Last recorded115,465 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS839 UCR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 115,465 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 115,465 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 114,739 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

spare flat.....aux wiring in poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2013 114,739 miles

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

spare flat.....aux wiring in poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2012 114,335 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

freeplay at steeing arm inner joints on rack

Fail 30 Jan 2012 114,332 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

freeplay in both inner rack arm joints

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Jan 2011 113,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 113,548 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 109,521 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2010 109,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 107,801 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Jan 2009 107,801 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Jan 2008 91,089 miles

c/l 527370

Fail 3 Jan 2008 91,079 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

c/l 527370

Pass 3 Jan 2007 74,183 miles

C-L472168

Fail 30 Dec 2006 74,177 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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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S839 UCR is a 1998 Renault Espace in White with a 1,998cc petrol 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 S839 UCR, 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 S839 UCR registered?

S839 UCR is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 2 December 1998.

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