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H13 MSY

1998 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,055 mi
Last recorded59,055 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Espace110,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 MSY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2013 59,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

both steering rack ends have slight play

front discs worn and pitted

general underbody, chassis, ehxaust and suspension corrosion

nearside front worn on outer edge and perishing

nearside rear tyre worn on the legal limit and worn on outer edge

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge, worn on the legal limit and perishing

rears perishing and have tread seperation

Pass 10 Jun 2013 59,055 miles

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

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

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

both steering rack ends have slight play

front discs worn and pitted

general underbody, chassis, ehxaust and suspension corrosion

nearside front worn on outer edge and perishing

nearside rear tyre worn on the legal limit and worn on outer edge

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge, worn on the legal limit and perishing

rears perishing and have tread seperation

Pass 8 Jul 2011 54,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs are rusty on inner surfaces

Fail 8 Jul 2011 54,322 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs are rusty on inner surfaces

Fail 30 Jan 2010 41,557 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 41,557 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 38,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside streering rack has slight play in it

Pass 24 Jul 2007 32,640 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 30,009 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 30,009 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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H13 MSY is a 1998 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H13 MSY, 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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H13 MSY is a 1998 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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