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R700 RFR

2012 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

205,855 mi
Last recorded205,855 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Grand Espace78,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR700 RFR
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2025 205,855 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm rear most (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 193,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Third row seat missing ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play due to inner track rod joints worn but not to excess (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 177,239 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 177,174 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 171,347 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

eye level brake light not working

Pass 11 Oct 2021 153,249 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 140,752 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 124,246 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 99,364 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 72,296 miles

zero emissions

Pass 31 Aug 2016 51,623 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 35,900 miles

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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R700 RFR is a 2012 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 78,677 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 R700 RFR, 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 14 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R700 RFR is a 2012 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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