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R533 FHO

1998 Renault Grand Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

184,391 mi
Last recorded184,391 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Grand Espace120,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR533 FHO
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 184,391 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 178,633 miles

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

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

wipers spliting on ends

Pass 17 Jul 2008 163,416 miles

Front brake pads look low.

Knock in N/S/F supension / steering.

N/S/F headlamp image poor.

Slight earth fault O/S/R

Fail 16 Jul 2008 163,416 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake pads look low.

Knock in N/S/F supension / steering.

N/S/F headlamp image poor.

Slight earth fault O/S/R

Pass 12 Jul 2007 147,227 miles

Both images poor. O/S/f seatbelt catch fault developing. 2 Oil pipes at front of car leaking. O/S/R arm bush displaced.Rear metal brake pipes poor. Play in track rod end. Knock in steering rack.

Fail 11 Jul 2007 147,227 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S image very poor and O/S . O/S/F seatbelt catch fault feveloping. Oil pipes leaking at front. Radiator poor. O/S/R suspeb siob arm front bush displlaced. Rear indicator colour poor. Rear metal brake pipes poor. Noise in steering rack. Play O/S/f t

Play in O/S/f track rod end. Front brake pads look low.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 13,612 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 130,457 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear door won't open from the outside

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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R533 FHO is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R533 FHO, 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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R533 FHO is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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