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S836 RLE

1998 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

169,582 mi
Last recorded169,582 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Grand Espace120,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS836 RLE
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 169,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 169,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 163,597 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 157,266 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 157,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 142,482 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 126,544 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 126,526 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 73,331 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 92,137 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 92,137 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 85,059 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 858,052 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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S836 RLE is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S836 RLE, 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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S836 RLE is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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