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1999 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,962 mi
Last recorded155,962 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2008
Typical for 1999 Renault Grand Espace105,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS338 BTC
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2008 155,962 miles

both rear tyres devoid of tread on shoulders but not within threequaters across

Fail 3 Mar 2008 155,962 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear tyres devoid of tread on shoulders but not within threequaters across

Pass 15 Mar 2006 138,281 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 138,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

N/S/F wiper blade badly split.

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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S338 BTC is a 1999 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S338 BTC, 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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S338 BTC is a 1999 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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