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S854 CVV

1998 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

235,010 mi
Last recorded235,010 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS854 CVV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2011 235,010 miles

steering rack has slight free play offside and nearside.

Fail 30 Jun 2011 235,010 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

steering rack has slight free play offside and nearside.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 232,043 miles

Both front wheels have slight paly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 30 Jun 2010 232,037 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Both front wheels have slight paly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 26 May 2009 230,382 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 230,382 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 215,278 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2007 197,429 miles

o/s wiper blade weak

unable to open tailgate

wear in n/s/f suspension/steering joint detected during brake roller test

Fail 11 Jun 2007 197,429 miles

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

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

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

o/s wiper blade weak

unable to open tailgate

wear in n/s/f suspension/ steering joint detected during brake roller test

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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S854 CVV is a 1998 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S854 CVV, 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 S854 CVV registered?

S854 CVV is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S854 CVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S854 CVV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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