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S474 AFB

1998 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,341 mi
Last recorded148,341 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Grand Espace120,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS474 AFB
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 148,341 miles

Nearside Non-obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2016 147,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 142,575 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 142,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 133,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Mar 2014 133,236 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Mar 2013 121,833 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 115,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2012 116,172 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 110,403 miles

Offside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front spring bearings slightly rough

most of rear seats missing

Fail 6 May 2011 110,403 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front spring bearings slightly rough

most of rear seats missing

Pass 24 May 2010 102,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 19 May 2010 102,224 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 May 2009 94,021 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 26 May 2009 94,021 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 93,342 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 93,342 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 92,197 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 91,815 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 84,917 miles

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

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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S474 AFB is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S474 AFB, 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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S474 AFB is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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