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S489 UPU

1998 Renault Grand Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,010 mi
Last recorded37,010 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Grand Espace120,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS489 UPU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 37,010 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 34,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 25,448 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 25,406 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 21,645 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 21,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 17,197 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 5,323 miles

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

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)

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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S489 UPU is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S489 UPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S489 UPU registered?

S489 UPU is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S489 UPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S489 UPU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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