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MKZ 8132

1999 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

185,825 mi
Last recorded185,825 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Renault Grand Espace105,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKZ 8132
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 185,825 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 182,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Fail 14 Mar 2014 182,268 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 177,085 miles

4x child seats fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2013 177,037 miles

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

4x child seats fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2012 172,610 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 166,500 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 157,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2009 156,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Pass 20 Jun 2008 153,405 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 153,385 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 153,385 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2007 149,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

damp around o/s/r wheel hub suspect wheel cylender starting to leak..

Pass 15 Jun 2007 149,663 miles

damp around o/s/r wheel hub suspect wheel cylender starting to leak..

Pass 20 Jul 2006 141,888 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 134,818 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 134,818 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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MKZ 8132 is a 1999 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MKZ 8132, 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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MKZ 8132 is a 1999 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 29 July 1999.

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