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V68 FJM

2000 Renault Grand Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

163,834 mi
Last recorded163,834 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Renault Grand Espace98,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV68 FJM
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 163,834 miles

Auxilory drivebelt cracking

Auxilory fuel pipe disconnected

Coolant expansion tank empty

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Oil leaks - oil cooler & nearside driveshaft seal

Play in steering rack

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 163,726 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Auxilory drivebelt cracking

Auxilory fuel pipe disconnected

Coolant expansion tank empty

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Oil leaks - oil cooler & nearside driveshaft seal

Play in steering rack

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 157,712 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 157,712 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 147,099 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake discs worn

front and rear suspension parts rusty

oil leaks

Fail 18 Nov 2011 147,099 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake discs worn

front and rear suspension parts rusty

oil leaks

Pass 12 Nov 2010 135,122 miles

front subframe surface corrosion

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2009 121,697 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 121,697 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front lower fog lamps broken

n/s rear tyre starting to get low on outer edges

Pass 14 Nov 2008 113,729 miles

front wipers in poor condition

o/s/f brake slightly binding

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2007 101,911 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Pass 1 Dec 2006 95,247 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 95,247 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

slight play o/side steering rack

Pass 30 Nov 2005 89,181 miles

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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V68 FJM is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 V68 FJM, 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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V68 FJM is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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