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W418 BOT

2000 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,658 mi
Last recorded153,658 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Renault Grand Espace98,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW418 BOT
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 153,658 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 150,781 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 146,310 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 132,101 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 132,101 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 114,767 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

alt belt fluffing worn

slight wear rack

Fail 21 Jul 2009 114,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

alt belt fluffing worn

slight wear rack

Pass 11 Jun 2008 99,704 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers door stiff to open REQ.ATTENTION

o/s w/blade torn last inch REPLACE/f/r b/hoses rusty/p/s pipes rusty/f/r susp rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/tank straps rusty/

wear rack noisy MONITOR

Fail 29 May 2008 98,725 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers door stiff to open REQ.ATTENTION

o/s w/blade torn last inch REPLACE/f/r b/hoses rusty/p/s pipes rusty/f/r susp rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/tank straps rusty/

wear rack noisy MONITOR

Pass 18 May 2007 84,441 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 84,441 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

f/r b/hoses rusty †f/r susp.rusty †slight det f/r susp.r/bushes †tank straps rusty †rack oily/noisy POSSIBLE LEAK WASH DOWN MONITOR †p/s pipes rusty

Pass 30 May 2006 71,193 miles

F/R SUSP RUSTY †DET F/R SUSP R/BUSHES †TANK STRAPS RUSTY †P/S PIPES RUSTY †WEAR RACK NOISY monitor

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

Pass 7 May 2005 58,149 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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W418 BOT is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W418 BOT, 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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W418 BOT is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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