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S856 RKJ

1998 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,938 mi
Last recorded113,938 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS856 RKJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 113,938 miles

slight play in rack

Pass 4 Apr 2011 111,583 miles

slightplay in rack

Pass 21 Apr 2010 82,572 miles

slight play in rack

Fail 21 Apr 2010 82,572 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in rack

Pass 21 Apr 2009 105,673 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 101,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 91,676 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s steering rack ball jiont play

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 27 Apr 2006 82,751 miles

EXHAUST SLIHGT BLOW

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Fail 27 Apr 2006 82,751 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.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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S856 RKJ is a 1998 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S856 RKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S856 RKJ?

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What year was S856 RKJ registered?

S856 RKJ is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S856 RKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S856 RKJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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