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S913 AAE

1998 Renault Grand Espace

Green Petrol 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

156,671 mi
Last recorded156,671 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Grand Espace120,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS913 AAE
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 156,671 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 156,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 156,650 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

o/s headlamp only just has beam image

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 7 Jun 2013 156,519 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 156,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 May 2012 154,337 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 154,337 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

n/s/f tyre 2mm of tread left

Pass 12 Feb 2011 144,329 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 144,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2009 135,855 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 135,855 miles

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

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

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

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

fan belt and tensioner needs replacing

Pass 17 Oct 2008 124,969 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 124,969 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 116,449 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 116,449 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 111,306 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 102,533 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 102,533 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

slight movement in steering both sides of steering rack

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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S913 AAE is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace in Green with a 2,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S913 AAE, 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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S913 AAE is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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