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W353 YAN

2000 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,953 mi
Last recorded119,953 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Renault Grand Espace98,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW353 YAN
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 119,953 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion on suspension and components

Fail 24 Apr 2014 119,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion on suspension and components

service light on

Pass 27 Mar 2013 116,168 miles

front brake discs rusty.

n/s/r brake binding slightly.

slight oil leaks.

slight play in both inner rack joints.

Fail 27 Mar 2013 116,168 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs rusty.

n/s/r brake binding slightly.

slight oil leaks.

slight play in both inner rack joints.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 109,988 miles

slight oil leaks,slight wear/cut to o/s/f flexy brake hose,n/s/f brake pad wear indicator wire broken,all tyres wearing low.

Fail 5 Mar 2012 109,988 miles

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

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

slight oil leaks,slight wear/cut to o/s/f flexy brake hose,n/s/f brake pad wear indicator wire broken,all tyres wearing low.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 102,421 miles

slight oil leaks,rear tyres wearing low.

Pass 6 Mar 2010 93,205 miles

n/s/f fog lamp broken,slight oil leaks,slight blow from centre exhaust joint.

Pass 7 Mar 2009 83,037 miles

slight play in both inner rack joints,both rear tyres wearing low.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 72,379 miles

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

Oil leak

front and rear number plates delaminating

Fail 7 Mar 2008 72,379 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

front and rear number plates delaminating

Pass 8 Mar 2007 63,089 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 63,089 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2006 54,348 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 54,272 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both wipers split †

front and rear number plates delaminating

oil 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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W353 YAN is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W353 YAN, 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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W353 YAN is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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