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W494 MEU

2000 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

118,686 mi
Last recorded118,686 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Renault Grand Espace98,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW494 MEU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 118,686 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 108,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet secondary catch seized

both rear tyres perished

nearside rear flasher bulb has gone pale

noise on nearside front wheel when spun

Fail 16 Sep 2014 108,372 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet secondary catch seized

both rear tyres perished

nearside rear flasher bulb has gone pale

noise on nearside front wheel when spun

Pass 18 Sep 2013 97,002 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front bonnet inner area covered in duct tape

Pass 17 Sep 2012 95,749 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 95,749 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 84,399 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 84,398 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 73,137 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front dics

Fail 6 Aug 2010 73,137 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

dog bon

front dics

Pass 11 Aug 2009 63,442 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2009 63,442 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 54,033 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 54,033 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 46,660 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 46,660 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 39,788 miles

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

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

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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W494 MEU is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 W494 MEU, 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 W494 MEU registered?

W494 MEU is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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