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S685 NBV

1998 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2008
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,909 mi
Last recorded107,909 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Renault Grand Espace120,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS685 NBV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2007 107,909 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 192,214 miles

Oil leak

offside and nearside play in steering rack

Fail 29 Oct 2007 19,212 miles

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2006 99,182 miles

Left hand led out on centre stop light

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front wheel trim missing

Fail 2 Aug 2006 99,153 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2005 92,121 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 92,121 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S685 NBV is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S685 NBV, 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 S685 NBV registered?

S685 NBV is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S685 NBV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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