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W49 AKP

2000 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,491 mi
Last recorded133,491 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Renault Grand Espace98,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW49 AKP
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 133,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

lower engine mounting deteriorating

Fail 19 Jul 2019 133,491 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

lower engine mounting deteriorating

Pass 24 Jul 2018 131,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 23 Jul 2018 131,470 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Jun 2017 127,487 miles

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 12 Jun 2017 127,487 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 124,975 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Jun 2016 124,975 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jun 2015 121,176 miles

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 19 Jun 2015 121,174 miles

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

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 May 2014 114,110 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 22 May 2013 108,755 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 100,860 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 93,215 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 85,724 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 73,904 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2008 73,904 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 65,354 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front and rear registration plates deteriorating

o/s headlamp glass chipped

Fail 24 Jul 2007 65,352 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front and rear registration plates deteriorating

o/s headlamp glass chipped

Pass 13 Jul 2006 59,121 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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W49 AKP is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W49 AKP, 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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W49 AKP is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 5 June 2000.

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