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S45 AHR

1998 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

182,629 mi
Last recorded182,629 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Grand Espace120,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS45 AHR
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 182,629 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 182,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

All rear seats removed at the time os test.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

steering on the lock to lock test apears to have a judder on the nearside top mount bearing may be siezed.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 174,249 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 174,248 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED.

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

N/S FRONT FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

N/S RACK BOOT CRACKING

REAR BRAKE HOSE ENDS CORRODED

SLIGHT INNER RACK PLAY BOTH SIDES

Pass 15 Sep 2009 168,933 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 14 Sep 2009 168,932 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 May 2008 163,881 miles

os steering rack has play in track rod

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 28 May 2008 163,880 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

os steering rack has play in track rod

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 24 May 2007 159,187 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 138,942 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 119,658 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S45 AHR is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 S45 AHR, 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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S45 AHR is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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