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R491 KKO

1998 Renault Grand Espace

White Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

213,719 mi
Last recorded213,719 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Grand Espace120,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 KKO
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2009 213,719 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit./front discs worn

Pass 24 Oct 2008 199,623 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front+rear number plates deterating.n/s/r tyre tread wearing.

Pass 14 Jan 2008 195,496 miles

Oil leak

front+rear number plates deterating.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 189,602 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 189,601 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front rear number plates fading.

Pass 11 Jan 2006 180,818 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R491 KKO is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace in White with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R491 KKO, 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 R491 KKO registered?

R491 KKO is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 18 April 1998.

Is R491 KKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R491 KKO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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