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T133 BTD

1999 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,608 mi
Last recorded97,608 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Renault Grand Espace105,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT133 BTD
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 97,608 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

front brake disks thin

rear brake disks deteriated

Fail 6 Sep 2010 97,608 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

front brake disks thin

rear brake disks deteriated

Pass 8 Sep 2009 91,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 91,202 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 84,999 miles

cat is noisey at hard revs

front discs are worn on inner edges

n\s\f steering rack end has slight play

n\s\r and centre seats are not fitted so seat belts not checked on those seats

o\s\f steering rack end has slight play

rad is showing slight signs of weapage

Pass 10 Sep 2007 79,204 miles

Coolant leak from N/S of engine

N/S/F wiper split

N/S/R seat not fitted at time of test

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 68,236 miles

Excess parking brake lever travel

Fail 21 Jul 2006 68,236 miles

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

Excess parking brake lever travel

Pass 14 Jul 2005 63,774 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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T133 BTD is a 1999 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T133 BTD, 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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T133 BTD is a 1999 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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