MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,649 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Rear Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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
notre oil leak from turbo area
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
front radiator crossmember holed and corroded
radiator in poor condition
split in fibre glass sill
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
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was V477 SBW registered?
V477 SBW is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 3 February 2000.
Is V477 SBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for V477 SBW shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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