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S862 LBL

1998 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

174,186 mi
Last recorded174,186 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS862 LBL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 174,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

some play movement offside steering rack

Fail 3 Jul 2013 174,186 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

some play movement offside steering rack

Pass 5 Jul 2012 160,849 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 160,849 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 143,822 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2011 143,822 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2010 130,201 miles

Oil leak

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 119,592 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 106,318 miles

NO CHECK TO NEARSIDE CENTRE AND NEARSIDE REAR + CENTRE SEATS BELTS AS SEAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED

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

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

Oil leak

side sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2008 106,318 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

NO CHECK TO NEARSIDE CENTRE AND NEARSIDE REAR + CENTRE SEATS BELTS AS SEAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED

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

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

Oil leak

side sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2007 99,745 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 99,745 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 88,832 miles

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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S862 LBL is a 1998 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S862 LBL, 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 S862 LBL registered?

S862 LBL is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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