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R454 BCR

1998 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,496 mi
Last recorded92,496 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Grand Espace120,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 BCR
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2009 92,496 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 84,808 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 72,627 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 72,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R454 BCR is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R454 BCR, 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

How do I check the history of R454 BCR?

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What year was R454 BCR registered?

R454 BCR is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R454 BCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R454 BCR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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