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V688 MEW

2000 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,339 mi
Last recorded110,339 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Renault Grand Espace98,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV688 MEW
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 110,339 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 110,144 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 100,464 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2010 86,553 miles

Bonnet rusted through on front edge (caution sharp)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Minor engine oil leak from sump gasket

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 86,553 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Bonnet rusted through on front edge (caution sharp)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Minor engine oil leak from sump gasket

Outside temp not working (causes interior heater temp to be wrong)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 79,953 miles

Brake servo/booster corroded

Some play in both inner track rod end ball joints

oil leak from breather system on top of engine

Fail 15 Jan 2009 79,953 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Blow from centre exhaust (cracked/corroded)

Brake servo/booster corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Some play in both inner track rod end ball joints

oil leak from breather system on top of engine

Pass 11 Jan 2008 71,753 miles

Both number plates slightly faded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Timing belt due for replacement ?

Fail 11 Jan 2008 71,753 miles

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

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

Both number plates slightly faded

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Timing belt due for replacement ?

Pass 12 Jan 2007 62,780 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 56,470 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2006 56,470 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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V688 MEW is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V688 MEW, 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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V688 MEW is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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