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V423 DRU

2000 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

123,336 mi
Last recorded123,336 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Renault Grand Espace98,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV423 DRU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 123,336 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 123,336 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 121,586 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

RADIATOR CROSS MEMBER BADLY CORRODED

Pass 6 Apr 2022 120,805 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 120,028 miles

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

Rear BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

Pass 19 Mar 2020 118,386 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 117,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 116,400 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 116,349 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe AND cat / silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulged on tread and wearing out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 114,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn low on edges

Slight play in nearside front tie rod

Fail 30 Mar 2017 114,527 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn low on edges

Slight play in nearside front tie rod

Pass 19 Apr 2016 111,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn low on edges

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 111,869 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn low on edges

Pass 16 Apr 2015 110,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs in very poor condition

slight binding in nearside front brake

spare wheel security would benefit from attention

Pass 13 Mar 2014 107,536 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant radiator in poor condition

exhaust holed & leaking in two places

slight binding in nearside front brake

Fail 13 Mar 2014 107,536 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant radiator in poor condition

exhaust holed & leaking in two places

slight binding in nearside front brake

Pass 18 Mar 2013 104,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

borderline deterioration in offside front anti roll bar link grease boot

slight binding nearside front brake

Pass 20 Mar 2012 101,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both nearside tyres generally worn on outer edges

Pass 1 Mar 2011 97,989 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 97,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 95,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

lower engine tie bar bush in very poor condition

Fail 19 Mar 2010 95,412 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

lower engine tie bar bush in very poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2009 87,571 miles

front section of exhaust in poor condition

Fail 3 Mar 2009 87,571 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

front section of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2008 76,071 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 64,349 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 64,349 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 53,005 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

evidence of coolent leak

Fail 22 Mar 2006 53,005 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

evidence of coolent leak

unable to see front inner brake pads

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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V423 DRU is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 V423 DRU, 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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V423 DRU is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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