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W679 RJH

2000 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

91,063 mi
Last recorded91,063 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Renault Grand Espace98,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW679 RJH
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2017 91,063 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Evap pipes insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn low on outer edge

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 89,021 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 89,021 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 87,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 87,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 84,847 miles

Front wiper blades juddering on screen

Offside front c.v boot starting to perish

Offside rear indicator discoloured

Slight bind at offside front and nearside rear brakes

Pass 13 Feb 2013 81,394 miles

sligth play in steering

Fail 12 Feb 2013 81,394 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sligth play in steering

Pass 29 Feb 2012 75,066 miles

airbag light on

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

slight coolant leak from bleed screw

slight play both front inner track control arms

slight wear to suspension bushes

Fail 29 Feb 2012 75,066 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag light on

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

slight coolant leak from bleed screw

slight play both front inner track control arms

slight wear to suspension bushes

Pass 3 Mar 2011 67,843 miles

play in steering

Fail 2 Mar 2011 67,843 miles

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

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

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

play in steering

wear on discs and pads

Pass 16 Mar 2010 61,303 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 57,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sligth play in steering

wear on tyres

Fail 14 Mar 2009 57,990 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sligth play in steering

wear on tyres

Pass 12 Mar 2008 54,975 miles

sligth play in steering

wear on discs

wear on tyres

Pass 23 Mar 2007 52,153 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 51,983 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 47,869 miles

wear on all discs

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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W679 RJH is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W679 RJH, 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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W679 RJH is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 17 July 2000.

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