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S488 UHE

1999 Renault Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

86,530 mi
Last recorded86,530 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS488 UHE
MakeRenault
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 86,530 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 96,528 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and split (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 93,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow from clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brakes pipes covered in grease

Fail 24 Feb 2020 93,407 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow from clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brakes pipes covered in grease

Pass 15 Feb 2019 87,619 miles

top gear box mountings worn

Fail 12 Feb 2019 87,589 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

top gear box mountings worn

Pass 9 Mar 2018 80,451 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 74,224 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease can not be fully inspected

Fail 18 Feb 2017 74,192 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pipes covered in grease can not be fully inspected

Pass 24 Feb 2016 66,145 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 66,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer 1/4 panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer 1/4 panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 64,157 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

parking brake outer cables slightly damaged/chafed

rear brake pipes surface corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2014 64,157 miles

parking brake outer cables slightly damaged/chafed

rear brake pipes surface corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2013 60,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 60,798 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 57,633 miles

Nearside rear lamp deteriorated (water ingress)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 55,367 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 53,201 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 53,184 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 50,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1d)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 4,680 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 4,416 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 38,345 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Motor Caravan?

Based on 2,306 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
2,161
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 66
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 53
fog lamp not working 35
Registration plate lamp not working 33
position lamp(s) not working 32
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S488 UHE is a 1999 Renault Motor Caravan in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

The most common reason a Renault Motor Caravan fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S488 UHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 27 years old, this Renault Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S488 UHE is a 1999 Renault Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S488 UHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S488 UHE shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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