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S741 BDL

1998 Renault Grand Espace

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

147,026 mi
Last recorded147,026 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Grand Espace120,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS741 BDL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 147,026 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 147,026 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 144,885 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 144,885 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 144,830 miles

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear and nearside front ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 140,093 miles

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

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

front radiator crossmember corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2016 140,093 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front radiator crossmember corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2014 135,906 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front cross member excessively corroded, not within prescribed areas

nearside front anti roll bar link worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Oct 2014 135,906 miles

front cross member excessively corroded, not within prescribed areas

nearside front anti roll bar link worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Oct 2013 126,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 126,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 119,630 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 119,620 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 109,944 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside wiper rubber splitting

Pass 17 Aug 2010 102,269 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 102,269 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 95,652 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 84,056 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 75,996 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 63,772 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2006 63,762 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 50,821 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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S741 BDL is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 S741 BDL, 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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S741 BDL is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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