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R933 VLE

1998 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

120,661 mi
Last recorded120,661 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Grand Espace120,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR933 VLE
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 120,661 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 117,692 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Aug 2016 115,081 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip loose (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 113,091 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2014 111,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 109,356 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2012 106,037 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 101,547 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 97,695 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 93,362 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 93,362 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 87,041 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 83,210 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 79,430 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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R933 VLE is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R933 VLE, 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 R933 VLE registered?

R933 VLE is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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