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V827 GSN

2000 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,168 mi
Last recorded144,168 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Renault Grand Espace98,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV827 GSN
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 144,168 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 138,717 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2009 134,919 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advisery; rear back plate n/side damp

Fail 6 Jul 2009 134,304 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

advisery; rear back plate n/side damp

Pass 7 Oct 2008 125,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

Slight play in steering rack at n/s and o/s

Fail 29 Sep 2008 125,935 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 112,718 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 112,703 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 97,909 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 25 Sep 2006 97,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

abs wire loose nearside front

play in steering rack

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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V827 GSN is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V827 GSN, 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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V827 GSN is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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