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R960 WHH

1998 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

213,762 mi
Last recorded213,762 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Grand Espace120,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 WHH
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2013 213,762 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 213,762 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 207,936 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

center and rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2011 202,503 miles

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 197,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play found at both front wheels.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 195,446 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 194,250 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 179,224 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 168,225 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 168,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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R960 WHH is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R960 WHH, 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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R960 WHH is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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