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S542 XBP

1999 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,580 mi
Last recorded66,580 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Renault Grand Espace105,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS542 XBP
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 66,580 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 66,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 64,803 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 64,799 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside door mirror cracked.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre wall cracking up

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2010 62,638 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edge..Nearside mirror cracked..Both front wiper rubbers split..

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2009 60,435 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 60,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 57,658 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 54,844 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S/F tyre wearing close to tread indicators.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 51,906 miles

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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S542 XBP is a 1999 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S542 XBP, 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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What year was S542 XBP registered?

S542 XBP is a 1999 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 11 February 1999.

Is S542 XBP safe to buy?

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