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W472 NLC

2000 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,972 mi
Last recorded123,972 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Renault Grand Espace98,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW472 NLC
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 123,972 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag light on

Pass 22 Mar 2011 110,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 110,174 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 99,682 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 99,662 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 88,515 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 77,147 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 67,040 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 57,995 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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W472 NLC is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W472 NLC, 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 W472 NLC registered?

W472 NLC is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W472 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W472 NLC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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