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R541 CBP

1998 Renault Grand Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,334 mi
Last recorded145,334 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Grand Espace120,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 CBP
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 145,334 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

air bag light on

o/s outer cv boot cable tied on but secure at time of check

o/s/r tyre worn low

slight bind both front brakes

slight bind o/s/r brake

Fail 4 Feb 2011 145,322 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

air bag light on

o/s/r tyre worn low

slight bind both front brakes

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 8 Feb 2010 140,267 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2008 131,663 miles

slight play os rack

Fail 25 Sep 2008 131,663 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

slight play os rack

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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R541 CBP is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R541 CBP, 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 R541 CBP registered?

R541 CBP is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 16 May 1998.

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