MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,754 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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)
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)
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
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
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
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)
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)
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
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
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
Oil leak
both front tyres worn
slight play in offside steering rack
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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