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S825 VVR

1998 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

169,755 mi
Last recorded169,755 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Grand Espace120,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS825 VVR
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 169,755 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 161,512 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2012 161,512 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 152,393 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 143,668 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 143,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 140,787 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack offside. ABS wiring for nearside rear brake is disconnected

Fail 27 Aug 2009 140,787 miles

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

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Play in steering rack offside. ABS wiring for nearside rear brake is disconnected

Fail 2 Jul 2009 140,774 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 126,129 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 114,242 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 114,242 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S825 VVR is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S825 VVR, 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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S825 VVR is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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