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S980 SDW

1998 Renault Grand Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

229,430 mi
Last recorded229,430 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Grand Espace120,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS980 SDW
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 229,430 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 229,429 miles

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

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)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 229,415 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement scraping noise ? (3.5.1k)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 229,143 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 228,729 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

radiator carrier corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2013 227,527 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 221,788 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear light lens damaged

Fail 13 Apr 2012 221,773 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2011 209,511 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs heavily corroded

general underbody corrosion

radiator heavily corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2010 196,170 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

light general underside age related surface corrosion

radiator in poor condition

Pass 17 Apr 2009 185,487 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general underside corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2009 185,487 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general underside corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2008 177,385 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 177,385 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 168,711 miles

noted crack i n/s/f abs ring

Pass 6 Apr 2006 153,849 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S980 SDW is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S980 SDW, 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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S980 SDW is a 1998 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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