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R909 YLB

1998 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,104 mi
Last recorded179,104 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Grand Espace120,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 YLB
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 179,104 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 172,667 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 161,247 miles

7 seat vehicle presented for test as a 7 seater

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s and n/s headlamp aim too low - corrected in cab

Fail 23 Oct 2009 161,247 miles

7 seat vehicle presented for test as a 7 seater

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s and n/s headlamp aim too low - corrected in cab

Pass 23 Oct 2008 149,926 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 149,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 139,325 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 128,093 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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R909 YLB 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 R909 YLB, 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 R909 YLB registered?

R909 YLB is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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