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S556 ASX

1998 Renault Grand Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2010
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

108,883 mi
Last recorded108,883 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Grand Espace120,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS556 ASX
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2009 108,883 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 108,847 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2009 108,780 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Feb 2008 108,711 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 107,076 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 107,063 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 98,050 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 98,048 miles

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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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S556 ASX is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 S556 ASX, 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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What year was S556 ASX registered?

S556 ASX is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S556 ASX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S556 ASX shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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