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S121 UJA

1999 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,002 mi
Last recorded136,002 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Grand Espace105,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS121 UJA
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 136,002 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 135,715 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 126,427 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 117,890 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 117,885 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 108,787 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 108,774 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 98,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 98,865 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 88,970 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 88,968 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 82,507 miles

slight play o/s/f steering rack end

Fail 23 Apr 2008 82,507 miles

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

slight play o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 18 Apr 2007 72,465 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 63,415 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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S121 UJA is a 1999 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 105,538 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S121 UJA, 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 27 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S121 UJA is a 1999 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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