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J400 MTN

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,000 mi
Last recorded119,000 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 MTN
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 119,000 miles

Rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central exhaust sleeve deteriorated

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Dec 2016 118,960 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central exhaust sleeve deteriorated

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2015 108,854 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

OSR tyre sidewall cut but not exposing cords

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Rear wheel bearing has slight play NS and OS (2.6.2)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint NSF and OSF (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 108,854 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

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

OSR tyre sidewall cut but not exposing cords

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Rear wheel bearing has slight play NS and OS (2.6.2)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint NSF and OSF (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 99,942 miles

Oil leak

front tyres low on outside edges

Pass 16 Dec 2013 91,258 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 91,146 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 82,738 miles

rear discs corroded/pitted

Pass 16 Dec 2011 75,677 miles

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

rear brake discs pitted/corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2011 75,677 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake discs pitted/corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2010 67,641 miles

all brake discs corroded

paking brake your vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiency it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.[3.7.A.10]

Fail 22 Dec 2010 67,641 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2010 56,367 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 56,242 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 42,054 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 29,946 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 29,944 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 25,854 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 25,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 16,156 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 16,144 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J400 MTN is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 72,044 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 J400 MTN, 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 22 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J400 MTN is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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