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R407 FRO

1998 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

197,295 mi
Last recorded197,295 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Grand Espace120,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 FRO
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 197,295 miles

Front has oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2017 197,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front has oil leak

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 187,068 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 177,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 177,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 166,122 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outter edge

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 151,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 139,438 miles

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

rear steel brake pipes to flexible becoming corroded

some movement in front steering rack

Pass 23 Mar 2012 139,438 miles

rear steel brake pipes to flexible becoming corroded

some movement in front steering rack

Pass 13 Apr 2011 128,989 miles

n/s front spotlight broken

screenwash top missing

some movement in front steering rack

Fail 11 Apr 2011 128,989 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s front spotlight broken

screenwash top missing

some movement in front steering rack

Pass 27 Feb 2010 116,702 miles

crack in windscreen, n/s near limit

o/s front, inner tie rod becoming worn

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2009 102,919 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 102,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 88,229 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 71,778 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 66,102 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?

Based on 167,170 MOT tests across 12,195 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
7,518
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,269
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,240
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,803
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,497
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R407 FRO is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1998 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 120,692 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Grand Espace fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 9,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R407 FRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R407 FRO registered?

R407 FRO is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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