MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,095 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
both wipers slightly smearing
front brake pads breaking up
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front strut bearings starting to seize up
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?
Based on 167,170 MOT tests across 12,195 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S178 SGA is a 1999 Renault Grand Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 S178 SGA, 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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How do I check the history of S178 SGA?
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What year was S178 SGA registered?
S178 SGA is a 1999 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 29 January 1999.
Is S178 SGA safe to buy?
The MOT history for S178 SGA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S178 SGA have outstanding finance?
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