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W266 RDS

2000 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,349 mi
Last recorded143,349 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Renault Grand Espace98,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW266 RDS
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 143,349 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 134,430 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 132,758 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

engine oil leak

front inner pads low

nearside handbrake cable outer casing cracked

rear coil springs rusty

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2009 126,387 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 126,387 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 116,808 miles

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

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 13 Mar 2008 116,783 miles

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

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

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 10 Apr 2007 115,862 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2007 115,429 miles

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

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

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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W266 RDS is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 W266 RDS, 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 W266 RDS registered?

W266 RDS is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is W266 RDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W266 RDS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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