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S571 LBL

1998 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,291 mi
Last recorded153,291 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Grand Espace120,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS571 LBL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 153,291 miles

1 of high level rear brake light bulbs not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 153,073 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 147,242 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 147,242 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 134,291 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 134,291 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2006
Fail 7 Aug 2006 120,049 miles

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

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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S571 LBL is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S571 LBL, 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 S571 LBL registered?

S571 LBL is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S571 LBL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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