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W571 AUA

2000 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

227,330 mi
Last recorded227,330 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Renault Grand Espace98,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW571 AUA
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 227,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front wiper blades split

both headlamp aims poor

handbrake travel high

Fail 27 Apr 2013 227,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front wiper blades split

both headlamp aims poor

handbrake travel high

Pass 20 Apr 2012 216,115 miles

centre exhaust joint leaking

2x nails in nearside rear tyre

child seat fitted to nearside rear

nearside headlamp pattern poor

slight play in both inner steering arms

Fail 16 Apr 2012 216,070 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

2x nails in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted to nearside rear

nearside headlamp pattern poor

slight play in both inner steering arms

Pass 14 Mar 2011 207,307 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 207,267 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 178,514 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jan 2010

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 156,323 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 156,323 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 139,808 miles

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 30 Jul 2007 139,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 91,155 miles

SIGNS OF O/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE HAVING RUBBED AGAINST DROP LINK

SILENCER BAFFLES LOOSE AND RATTLING

SINGS OF CORROSION STARTING AT N/S & O/S REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S & O/S OF STEERING RACK

Fail 3 Oct 2005 91,071 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

ENGINE LOWER TIE BAR BUSHES WORN AND HANGING OUT

FRONT SILENCER BAFFLES LOOSE & RATTLING

SIGNS OF CORROSION STARTING ON N/S & O/S REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES

SIGNS OF O/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE HAVING RUBBED AGAINST DROP LINK

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S & O/S OF STEERING RACK

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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W571 AUA is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W571 AUA, 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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W571 AUA is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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