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R455 BCR

1998 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,174 mi
Last recorded96,174 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Grand Espace120,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR455 BCR
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 96,174 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 90,773 miles

Advise temp rear window fitted to O/S/R at time of test.

Air bag warning light on dashboard display.

All round panel damage to car.

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2010 90,733 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Advise seats 6 & 7 not fitted correctly into mountings. unable to check seat belts fully.

Advise temp rear window fitted to O/S/R at time of test.

Air bag warning light on dashboard display.

All round panel damage to car.

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2009 71,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 66,362 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 66,362 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

FRONT WIPER BLADES SPLIT.O/SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER TRACK CONTROL ARM INNER FIXING BUSH SPLITTING.O/SIDE REAR TYRE INNER SIDE WALL CRACKING.

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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R455 BCR is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R455 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.

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R455 BCR is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R455 BCR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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