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S47 UNT

1998 Renault Grand Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

175,754 mi
Last recorded175,754 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Grand Espace120,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS47 UNT
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2016 175,754 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside front inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside front inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement centre mounting (6.1.D.1a)

both rear indicators starting to show white light

engine has a bad oil leak

front and rear suspension is corroding

nearside rear coil spring is corroding

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 17 Nov 2015 171,304 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner wheel to steering rack slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroding in areas (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors corrosion starting in areas (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 171,303 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box blowing to excess (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiters split & play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box split & blowing/insecure (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front inner wheel to steering rack slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroding in areas (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 164,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres are scuffed out on the inner edge

Fail 18 Sep 2014 164,831 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres are scuffed out on the inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2013 155,200 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 155,200 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 148,304 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 148,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 140,962 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 140,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 132,806 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 2 Sep 2009 124,616 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 8 Sep 2008 118,881 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 112,730 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 11 Sep 2007 112,730 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 13 Sep 2006 105,252 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in o/s steering rack ball joint

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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S47 UNT is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S47 UNT, 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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S47 UNT is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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