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R643 YKO

1998 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,778 mi
Last recorded164,778 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Grand Espace120,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR643 YKO
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 164,778 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oily

Fail 6 Nov 2008 152,698 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front tyre treads are getting low especially on outer tread shoulders

engine oily

exhaust system has an internall rattle, centre section may be broken inside.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 152,698 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front tyre treads are getting low especially on outer tread shoulders

engine oily

exhaust system has an internall rattle, centre section may be broken inside.

Pass 31 Oct 2007 145,073 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

oil leak from oil cooler area

Fail 30 Oct 2007 145,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

oil leak from oil cooler area

Pass 26 Oct 2006 134,208 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 133,982 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 122,385 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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R643 YKO is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace in Blue 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 R643 YKO, 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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R643 YKO is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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