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S848 JBA

1998 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,641 mi
Last recorded158,641 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Grand Espace120,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS848 JBA
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 158,641 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 151,533 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2011 142,429 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 134,476 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 134,465 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 125,439 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 125,433 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 116,670 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 107,125 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 98,264 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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S848 JBA is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S848 JBA, 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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S848 JBA is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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