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V917 JBL

2000 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,277 mi
Last recorded123,277 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Renault Grand Espace98,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV917 JBL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 123,277 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

engine stabiliser bar bushes worn to excess

n/s rear tyre worn to limit outer edge

six seats fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Oct 2012 123,277 miles

Nearside Outer 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) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

engine stabiliser bar bushes worn to excess

n/s rear tyre worn to limit outer edge

six seats fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Nov 2011 116,325 miles

six seats fitted at time of test

temporary repair on n/s rear lamp damage

Fail 1 Nov 2011 116,325 miles

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

front disc pads worn to limit

front discs worn

six seats fitted at time of test

temporary repair on n/s rear lamp damage

n/s front tyre worn to limit

Pass 5 Nov 2010 108,148 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

six seats fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Nov 2010 108,128 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

six seats fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Nov 2009 99,252 miles

6 seats fitted at time of test

n/s rear flasher lens temporary repair

slight blow on centre section of exhaust

Fail 3 Nov 2009 99,252 miles

6 seats fitted at time of test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s rear flasher lens temporary repair

slight blow on centre section of exhaust

Pass 3 Nov 2008 91,491 miles

n/s front and n/s rear tyre low on limit

slight play n/s track rod end

Fail 3 Nov 2008 91,491 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

n/s front and n/s rear tyre low on limit

slight play n/s track rod end

Pass 5 Nov 2007 80,180 miles

front disc facings in poor condition

front number plate in poor condition

six seats fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Nov 2007 80,179 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

front disc facings in poor condition

front number plate in poor condition

six seats fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jan 2007 71,332 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 71,318 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 62,384 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 62,278 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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V917 JBL is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 V917 JBL, 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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V917 JBL is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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