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W271 WKL

2000 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

222,755 mi
Last recorded222,755 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Renault Grand Espace98,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW271 WKL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 222,755 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test one from the middle row & both rear row seats ()

Pass 13 Oct 2022 219,684 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 213,874 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive From sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 206,432 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 201,538 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 195,352 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 186,986 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 178,680 miles

fuel tank support corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 168,461 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 160,398 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 160,398 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 150,251 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 150,250 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 139,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 137,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 125,626 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 110,761 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 110,760 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 94,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight misting of oil around pas pump

Pass 26 Jun 2008 82,824 miles

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

slight binding nearside rear brake

Pass 25 Jun 2007 73,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 65,269 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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W271 WKL is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W271 WKL, 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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W271 WKL is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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