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V339 MGU

2000 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

51,334 mi
Last recorded51,334 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Renault Grand Espace98,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV339 MGU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 51,334 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 51,288 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30cm of mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 51,281 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 42,016 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 39,758 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 39,678 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure ,clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 36,989 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 36,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 34,648 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

fuel tank mounting cage corroding

rear brake discs corroding

rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

Pass 26 Jan 2016 32,578 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.5.C.1a)

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Jan 2016 32,578 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.5.C.1a)

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jan 2015 28,523 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s wiper blade worn,splitting

small cut n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 27 Jan 2014 24,527 miles

parking brake effort low

Fail 27 Jan 2014 24,527 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

parking brake effort low

Pass 14 Jan 2013 21,344 miles

rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

Pass 26 Jan 2012 16,062 miles

parking brake effort low

tow bar socket,o/s indicator not working,cause for failure from April

Pass 27 Jan 2011 12,199 miles

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

o/s/r seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Jan 2010 8,821 miles

second row seats centre seat not fitted

wiper blades worn

Fail 19 Jan 2010 8,816 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

second row seats centre seat not fitted

wiper blades worn

Pass 23 Jan 2009 5,568 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 5,568 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 1,133 miles

front tyre treads worn low

Fail 30 Jan 2008 1,131 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyre treads worn low

Pass 25 Jan 2007 36,886 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 33,386 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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V339 MGU is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2000 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 98,992 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 V339 MGU, 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 26 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V339 MGU is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 22 January 2000.

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