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S62 BEC

1998 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,062 mi
Last recorded140,062 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Grand Espace120,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS62 BEC
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 May 2014 140,062 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres cracked in between treads

Pass 23 May 2014 140,062 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres cracked in between treads

Pass 22 May 2013 136,486 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 136,486 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front strut top bearing rough

Pass 21 May 2012 131,895 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 125,593 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 125,951 miles

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 120,470 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 114,978 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 110,571 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 110,571 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 103,920 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 97,360 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 97,003 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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S62 BEC is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S62 BEC, 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 S62 BEC registered?

S62 BEC is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S62 BEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S62 BEC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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