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W247 JHT

2000 Renault Grand Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,833 mi
Last recorded186,833 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Renault Grand Espace98,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW247 JHT
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 186,833 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 168,644 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 151,325 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 136,418 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2013 136,403 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

front two tyres perished

nearside front wiper blade not clearing full swipe

Pass 8 Mar 2011 119,525 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 111,969 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 111,969 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2009 103,430 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 103,430 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2008 97,186 miles

Coolant radiator in poor condition.

N/s and o/s sill panels distorted.

N/s hand brake cable in poor condition.

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Stone chip wind screen.

Fail 18 Mar 2008 97,186 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Stone chip wind screen.

Coolant radiator in poor condition.

N/s and o/s sill panels distorted.

N/s hand brake cable in poor condition.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Fail 15 Mar 2008 97,164 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 87,499 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 75,825 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 75,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s inner drive boot slight leak. †

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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W247 JHT is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W247 JHT, 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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W247 JHT is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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