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S843 PBK

1998 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

172,486 mi
Last recorded172,486 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS843 PBK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 172,486 miles

Brakes ; front brake pads worn thin

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brakes

Note ; headlamp dip beam images fuzzy ?

Note ; o/s bonnet latch requires attention

Steering ; n/s steering arm has play at inner joint

Tyres ; o/s/f secondary tread bald on edges

Tyres ; o/s/r tread low balding on edges

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 23 Apr 2015 172,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; front brake pads worn thin

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brakes

Note ; unable to spin check o/s/r wheel / bearing due to binding brake

Steering ; n/s steering arm has play at inner joint

Tyres ; o/s/f secondary tread bald on edges

Tyres ; o/s/r tread low balding on edges

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 8 Mar 2014 162,453 miles

Brakes ; front brake pads low

Brakes ; o/s/r brake drum slightly restricted rotation

Coolant leak at expansion bottle

Lighting ; n/s headlamp image kick high ?

Note ; ref uneven tyre wear ,recommend front wheel alignment ( tracking ) check / adjust

Radiator support / crossmember corroded

Tyres ; both rear tread low , close to wear limit

Tyres ; o/s/f tread low inner edge , close to legal limit

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Wheel bearings ; noise n/s/r , recommend replace

Fail 8 Mar 2014 162,453 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes ; front brake pads low

Brakes ; o/s/r brake drum slightly restricted rotation

Coolant leak at expansion bottle

Lighting ; n/s headlamp image kick high ?

Note ; ref uneven tyre wear ,recommend front wheel alignment ( tracking ) check / adjust

Radiator support / crossmember corroded

Tyres ; both rear tread low , close to wear limit

Tyres ; o/s/f tread low inner edge , close to legal limit

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Wheel bearings ; noise n/s/r , recommend replace

Pass 11 Mar 2013 149,087 miles

Brakes ; front sensor wires broken

Brakes ; n/s/r inner pipe corroded

Covers & mouldings fitted , restricted views

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Fail 11 Mar 2013 149,087 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Brakes ; front sensor wires broken

Brakes ; n/s/r inner pipe corroded

Covers & mouldings fitted , restricted views

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Pass 9 Mar 2012 137,154 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

n/s/f pad sensor wire broken

n/s/f tyre small cuts to outer side wall

Fail 8 Mar 2012 137,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

n/s/f pad sensor wire broken

n/s/f tyre small cuts to outer side wall

Pass 15 Mar 2011 127,416 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 127,416 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 114,597 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 114,597 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 108,231 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 99,870 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 99,870 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 89,532 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2006 79,815 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S843 PBK is a 1998 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S843 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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S843 PBK is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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