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R860 AJC

1998 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

203,754 mi
Last recorded203,754 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Grand Espace120,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR860 AJC
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 203,754 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 195,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 179,745 miles

Front pads appear to be wearing.

Front tyre's wearing on inner edge's.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 179,745 miles

Front pads appear to be wearing.

Front tyre's wearing on inner edge's.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 165,483 miles

n/s/f fog lamp lens smashed & not working,stonechip in windscreen,both front tyres worn bald on inner edges,slight play in both inner rack joints,n/s/f brake pad warning light wire broken,spare tyre flat.

Pass 29 Apr 2006 150,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

coolant leaking

w/blades smearing.nsf split,ft tyre treads getting low,osf worn on inner edge,coolant + b/fluid low,rad poor cond,ft pads appear low.nsf pad wire broken.slight play inner rack joints,inner rear arches/load space covered.

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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R860 AJC is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R860 AJC, 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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R860 AJC is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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