CarVerify

Free Car Check

R51 SJB

1998 Renault Grand Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,194 mi
Last recorded162,194 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Grand Espace120,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR51 SJB
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2018 162,194 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front cross member / rad support (6.1.B.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER BOX (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 158,710 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 154,455 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 154,417 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 151,021 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 151,019 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 141,268 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 141,268 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 130,626 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 117,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 117,673 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 106,769 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)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 95,093 miles

inner face of both front discs deteriorated

rear row of seats missing

Pass 21 Jan 2009 84,697 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 78,172 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 72,240 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 66,070 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
Full Renault Grand Espace reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R51 SJB is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R51 SJB, 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 R51 SJB?

You can check the full history of R51 SJB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R51 SJB registered?

R51 SJB is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R51 SJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R51 SJB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R51 SJB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R51 SJB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.