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S853 PBK

1998 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,480 mi
Last recorded151,480 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS853 PBK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 151,480 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 146,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 141,699 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 141,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 136,757 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 136,756 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

excess engine oil leaks

radiator lower mounting excess corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2012 132,425 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 129,150 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

underbody corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2010 121,775 miles

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

Child seats fitted to all rear seat belts and rear most seats not fitted at time of test

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 121,775 miles

Child seats fitted to all rear seat belts and rear most seats not fitted at time of test

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 110,665 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded

Child seats fitted to o/s/r and centre seat belts

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2009 110,665 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded

Child seats fitted to o/s/r and centre seat belts

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2008 100,674 miles

not all seats fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Apr 2008 100,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 87,588 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 87,588 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

seat belts can not de tested in rear no seats fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2006 75,933 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 70,903 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 70,903 miles

Nearside Outer 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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S853 PBK is a 1998 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S853 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 S853 PBK registered?

S853 PBK is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 23 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S853 PBK shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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