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S865 RKJ

1998 Renault Grand Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

413,883 mi
Last recorded413,883 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Grand Espace120,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS865 RKJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 413,883 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 413,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 393,333 miles

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

small cut in o/s/f tyre wall

surface corrosion on n/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r suspension springs

surface corrosion on power steering pipes

washers slightly blocked and wipers smear slightly

Fail 12 Jan 2012 393,333 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

small cut in o/s/f tyre wall

surface corrosion on n/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r suspension springs

surface corrosion on power steering pipes

washers slightly blocked and wipers smear slightly

Pass 25 Jan 2011 365,430 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet catches rusting slightly

Fail 24 Jan 2011 365,430 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet catches rusting slightly

Pass 25 Jan 2010 336,436 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 336,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 307,136 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 272,061 miles

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

slight loss of grease from o/s/f outer c/v gaitor

Pass 26 Jan 2007 236,779 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 200,439 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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S865 RKJ is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S865 RKJ, 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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S865 RKJ is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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