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S506 VKE

1999 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,066 mi
Last recorded115,066 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Grand Espace105,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS506 VKE
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 115,066 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 111,151 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 109,710 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 109,710 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 104,546 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 104,546 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 96,319 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 84,899 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight noise from nearside drive shaft

Pass 6 Dec 2007 79,327 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2007 79,244 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Hand operated control valve unit insecure (3.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

exhaust holed just after cat

nearside headlight aim poor

nearside steering rack gaiter perished

slight play in steering column

Pass 22 Dec 2006 73,320 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 73,320 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 67,546 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2005 67,546 miles

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

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

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

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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S506 VKE is a 1999 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1999 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 105,538 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 S506 VKE, 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 27 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S506 VKE is a 1999 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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