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S838 PGA

1999 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,822 mi
Last recorded101,822 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Grand Espace105,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS838 PGA
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 101,822 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013
Fail 4 Jun 2013

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2012 101,300 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 100,668 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 100,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 97,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all road springs corroded (not broken or fractured)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 87,231 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

cut to tread of nearside front tyre

rear number plate staring to delaminate

Fail 26 May 2009 87,226 miles

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

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

cut to tread of nearside front tyre

rear number plate staring to delaminate

Pass 24 Apr 2008 78,147 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 78,147 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 69,097 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 69,092 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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S838 PGA is a 1999 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1999 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 105,538 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 S838 PGA, 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 27 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S838 PGA is a 1999 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 19 January 1999.

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