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R654 FOW

1998 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,464 mi
Last recorded136,464 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Grand Espace120,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 FOW
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2013 136,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2011 123,557 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Oct 2011 123,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Oct 2010 114,752 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 27 Sep 2010 114,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 18 Aug 2009 107,071 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear registration plates deteareated

Pass 15 Aug 2008 100,995 miles

slight perishing on inner tyre side walls

slight play in off side steering rack rod

Pass 31 Aug 2007 94,393 miles

slight play in steering rack rods

Pass 29 Jun 2006 84,000 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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R654 FOW is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R654 FOW, 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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R654 FOW is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 31 July 1998.

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