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R869 CAU

1998 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,271 mi
Last recorded154,271 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Grand Espace120,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR869 CAU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 154,271 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre directional{all others normal)

Oil leak

Rear row of seats has been removed

Fail 18 Aug 2011 154,251 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre directional{all others normal)

Oil leak

Rear row of seats has been removed

Pass 18 Aug 2010 149,520 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 144,025 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2008 138,802 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 133,159 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 127,121 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 127,121 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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R869 CAU is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace in Silver 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 R869 CAU, 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 R869 CAU registered?

R869 CAU is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R869 CAU safe to buy?

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