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T188 RCR

1999 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,114 mi
Last recorded131,114 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Renault Grand Espace105,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT188 RCR
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 131,114 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 131,114 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 131,102 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 131,102 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 129,055 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 125,679 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing both front plus engine mounting needs replacing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 120,516 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 120,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 110,785 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 110,785 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 109,278 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 109,278 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 104,191 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 104,190 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 100,656 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre very worn on inner edge

offside front tyre very worn on inner edge

offside rear lamp unit damaged

rear number plate deteriated

Fail 19 May 2011 95,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear light lens damaged

slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Pass 19 May 2011 95,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear light lens damaged

slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Pass 19 May 2010 89,624 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in both front inner track rods

Pass 30 Apr 2009 84,148 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack inner ball joint couplings

Pass 19 May 2008 82,480 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE IN POOR CONDITION (INNER SURFACE)

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S OF STEERING RACK

WIPERS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 30 Oct 2006 76,829 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 76,821 miles

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

off side front tyre wearing low nearing 1.6mm tread depth limits

steering rack end bushes worn

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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T188 RCR is a 1999 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 105,538 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 T188 RCR, 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 27 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T188 RCR is a 1999 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 6 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T188 RCR shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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