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R863 PJB

1998 Renault Grand Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Renault Grand Espace120,692 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR863 PJB
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to subframes and front cross member

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 12 Dec 2022

Coil spring corroded all coil springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to subframes and front cross member

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 14 Aug 2021 162,738 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to suspension components

heavy corrosion to all coil springs

sub frame and front cross member corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2021 162,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear seat removed

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both rack end inner ball joints (2.3 (a) (i))

no reverse lights

second roe of rear seats not checked

Pass 21 Mar 2020 162,738 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip poor fitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear seat has been removed

no reverse light

second row of rear seat belts not checked seats folded away and boot loaded

Pass 23 Feb 2019 162,738 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front subframe corroding

no reverse light

offside rear single seat missing

second row of rear seat belts not checked boot etc loaded

Pass 10 Feb 2018 162,738 miles

Central Front Body has slight corrosion support rail and panel for radiator mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing down on inner edge

offside rear seat missing

second row of rear seat belts not checked vehicle loaded up in rear

Pass 7 Feb 2017 162,662 miles

Radiator poor condition

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

Rear exhaust poor condition

Rear seats removed time of test

Pass 20 Feb 2016 162,149 miles

rear coil springs corroded

rear seat belts not checked seats down and loaded

slight binding on front brakes botn sides

slight wear in steering rack inner ball joints

Fail 13 Feb 2016 162,146 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear coil springs corroded

rear seat belts not checked seats down and loaded

slight binding on front brakes botn sides

slight wear in steering rack inner ball joints

Pass 2 Jan 2015 160,914 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR SILENCER POOR CONDITION

Pass 18 Jan 2014 159,596 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR AXLE RUSTY

REAR SILENCER POOR CONDITION

Pass 27 Dec 2012 157,908 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 156,496 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 154,759 miles

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 152,673 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 152,661 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 149,352 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 146,497 miles

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 143,807 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 140,129 miles

slight play in steering 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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R863 PJB is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R863 PJB, 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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R863 PJB is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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