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S846 UNT

1998 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,904 mi
Last recorded144,904 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Grand Espace120,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS846 UNT
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2009 144,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 144,904 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 131,471 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 125,660 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 125,660 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 116,000 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 116,000 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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S846 UNT is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace in Grey 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 S846 UNT, 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 S846 UNT registered?

S846 UNT is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is S846 UNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S846 UNT 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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