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R932 TGC

1998 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,379 mi
Last recorded159,379 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Grand Espace120,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR932 TGC
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2014 159,379 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

hub caps

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

child seats

Pass 9 Apr 2013 155,537 miles

all tyre pressure low

Fail 8 Apr 2013 155,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

all tyre pressure low

Pass 24 Mar 2012 150,421 miles

REAR SHOCKERS WEAK

Fail 22 Mar 2012 150,421 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 142,128 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 142,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 126,591 miles

FRONT NUMBER WORE

O/S STEERING RACK SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 24 Jul 2008 108,702 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 97,931 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 86,505 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2005 72,595 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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R932 TGC is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R932 TGC, 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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R932 TGC is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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