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W256 LFJ

2000 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,174 mi
Last recorded117,174 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Renault Grand Espace98,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW256 LFJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2011 117,174 miles

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

no rear seats fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2011 117,174 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

no rear seats fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2010 107,953 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 96,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

damaged to nearside rear wing by door

offside rear flexable furrule deteriated

Pass 22 Feb 2008 87,861 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 87,861 miles

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

SRS light on

front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 19 Feb 2007 79,898 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 79,898 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 70,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

some play in o/s + n/s steering rack

Fail 22 Feb 2006 70,154 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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W256 LFJ is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 W256 LFJ, 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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What year was W256 LFJ registered?

W256 LFJ is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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