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V477 SBW

2000 Renault Grand Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

180,649 mi
Last recorded180,649 miles
Recorded on12 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Renault Grand Espace98,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV477 SBW
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 May 2013 180,649 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 May 2013 180,649 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Apr 2012 172,132 miles

Centre Rear Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2012 172,132 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 156,477 miles

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

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

engine oil leaks

nearside door mirror damaged

offside rear tyre/wheel has pressure leak

Pass 30 Mar 2010 147,022 miles

notre oil leak from turbo area

Fail 30 Mar 2010 147,022 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

notre oil leak from turbo area

Pass 31 Mar 2009 139,868 miles

front radiator crossmember holed and corroded

radiator in poor condition

split in fibre glass sill

Fail 27 Mar 2009 139,868 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front radiator crossmember holed and corroded

radiator in poor condition

split in fibre glass sill

Pass 4 Apr 2008 133,598 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 133,598 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 126,377 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

dog bone mount split

Pass 28 Mar 2006 115,070 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 114,978 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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V477 SBW is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 V477 SBW, 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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V477 SBW is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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