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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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)
Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
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)
Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight play in steering rack
How Reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?
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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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