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R791 TFL

1998 Renault Grand Espace

White Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,738 mi
Last recorded147,738 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Grand Espace120,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR791 TFL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2008 147,738 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 133,448 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 117,316 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 108,897 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

Fail 29 Mar 2007 108,897 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2007 108,728 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

steering stiff on lock to lock

Fail 20 Jan 2007 108,701 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

steering stiff on lock to lock

Pass 27 Jun 2005 92,911 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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R791 TFL is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace in White with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R791 TFL, 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 R791 TFL registered?

R791 TFL is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R791 TFL safe to buy?

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