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R419 HWS

1998 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

142,001 mi
Last recorded142,001 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Grand Espace120,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 HWS
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 142,001 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre slighty perished on outer sidewall

Fail 1 Sep 2011 142,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre slighty perished on outer sidewall

Pass 31 Aug 2010 134,700 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 134,700 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 128,967 miles

nsf cv boot perished

play in nsf steering rack

Fail 18 Aug 2009 128,967 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf cv boot perished

play in nsf steering rack

Pass 5 Sep 2008 124,705 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 124,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 120,796 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 111,813 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 111,573 miles

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

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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R419 HWS is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R419 HWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R419 HWS registered?

R419 HWS is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R419 HWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R419 HWS shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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