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W203 UTF

2000 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

192,286 mi
Last recorded192,286 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Renault Grand Espace98,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW203 UTF
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 192,286 miles

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

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

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

variouis exhaust mountings broken/missing exhaust still supported

Fail 24 Jun 2016 192,286 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported across front sub frame (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

variouis exhaust mountings broken/missing exhaust still supported

Pass 23 Dec 2014 190,650 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 190,646 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 182,162 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 171,342 miles

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

air bag light showing a fault

both front and near side rear tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 20 Oct 2011 37,104 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 33,355 miles

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

rear brake discs corroaded on inner workin g surfaces

Pass 30 Apr 2010 31,609 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 27,932 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2009 27,932 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 22,775 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 19,349 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 18,002 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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W203 UTF is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W203 UTF, 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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W203 UTF is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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