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R429 SEG

1998 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,958 mi
Last recorded95,958 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Grand Espace120,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR429 SEG
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2010 95,958 miles

no seats fitted in back of car or boot.

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

slight bind on all brakes.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 5 Dec 2009 88,003 miles

number plates deteriorated

oil leaks

right front brake sticking

right/left rear tyre treads worn on edge

steering rack play

suspension corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2009 88,002 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

number plates deteriorated

oil leaks

right front brake sticking

right/left rear tyre treads worn on edge

steering rack play

suspension corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2008 79,006 miles

front number plate woirn

oil leak

right rear tyre tread worn on edge

steering rack play

Fail 12 Nov 2008 79,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front brake disc worn and corroded

front number plate woirn

oil leak

right rear tyre tread worn on edge

steering rack play

Pass 10 Dec 2007 76,641 miles

front brake discs corroded

front disc pads worn

rear tyre sidewalls cracked

rear tyre treads worn on edge

steering rack play

windscreen damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2007 76,641 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs corroded

front disc pads worn

left rear brake noisey

rear tyre sidewalls cracked

rear tyre treads worn on edge

steering rack play

windscreen damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2006 71,522 miles

front discs corroded

front number plate damaged

left front strut bearing noisey

rear tyre sidewalls cracked

right rear tyre tread worn on edge

steering rack play

Fail 1 Dec 2006 71,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front disc pads worn

front discs corroded

front number plate damaged

left front strut bearing noisey

rear tyre sidewalls cracked

right rear tyre tread worn on edge

steering rack play

Pass 15 Sep 2005 63,368 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)

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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R429 SEG is a 1998 Renault Grand 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 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 R429 SEG, 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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R429 SEG is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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