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T140 JCL

1999 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,871 mi
Last recorded94,871 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Renault Grand Espace105,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT140 JCL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2009 94,871 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2009 94,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2008 86,665 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 86,665 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

pin hole in offside outer cv boot

various body damage

Pass 21 Sep 2007 78,573 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 78,573 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all of nearside body damaged

both front brakes binding

headlight beams weak

offside front tyre wearing on outer also 2+mm

offside wiper smears

pin hole in offside outer cv boot

tracking req adjustment

various body damage

washers require cleaning out

Pass 30 Sep 2006 69,353 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 69,353 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

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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T140 JCL is a 1999 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 T140 JCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T140 JCL registered?

T140 JCL is a 1999 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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