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V529 FWB

2000 Renault Grand Espace

Green Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

188,650 mi
Last recorded188,650 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Renault Grand Espace98,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV529 FWB
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 188,650 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 182,933 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front tyre bold inner edge reccomend change

Fail 25 Jul 2012 182,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front tyre bold inner edge reccomend change

Pass 4 Aug 2011 171,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both washer jets missing

near side outer sill cover loose

near side rear brake binding slightly

off side front outer sill is damiged

off side head lamp aim weak

off side outer sill cover loose

off side rear brake disc scurd

Fail 4 Aug 2011 171,956 miles

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

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

near side outer sill cover loose

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both washer jets missing

near side rear brake binding slightly

off side front outer sill is damiged

off side head lamp aim weak

off side outer sill cover loose

off side rear brake disc scurd

Fail 14 Jul 2011 171,294 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 161,536 miles

condition of both headlamps borderline

corrosion on both rear coils springs

engine oil leak

mud under vehicle

security of battery borderline

security of both front indicators

Fail 29 Jun 2010 161,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering reservoir overflowing.

Pass 18 Dec 2008 151,204 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 151,204 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 119,263 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 119,263 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 111,527 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 111,527 miles

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

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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V529 FWB is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace in Green with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V529 FWB, 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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V529 FWB is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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