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R463 NLJ

1998 Renault Grand Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,652 mi
Last recorded132,652 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Grand Espace120,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 NLJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 132,652 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 132,651 miles

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

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 127,708 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 118,878 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 118,878 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 112,431 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 105,808 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 99,457 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 93,551 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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R463 NLJ is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R463 NLJ, 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 R463 NLJ registered?

R463 NLJ is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R463 NLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R463 NLJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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