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W731 KJA

2000 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,184 mi
Last recorded124,184 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Renault Grand Espace98,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW731 KJA
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2014 124,184 miles

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

corrosion on front & rear brake discs

front/rear number plates deterioating

judder on rear brakes

no boot seats fitted

nsf tyre wearing low on outer edge,slight cracking on rear tyres

nsr brake pipe corroding

play through steering rack

Pass 28 Nov 2012 123,798 miles

front wipers splitting

judder on rear brakes

all brake discs corroding

nsf tyre wearing low on outer edge,slight cracking on rear tyres

nsr brake pipe corroding

play through steering rack

rear number plate deterioating

Fail 28 Nov 2012 123,798 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all brake discs corroding

front wipers splitting

judder on rear brakes

nsf tyre wearing low on outer edge,slight cracking on rear tyres

nsr brake pipe corroding

play through steering rack

rear number plate deterioating

Pass 5 Dec 2011 123,046 miles

all brake discs corroded

handbrake efficiency on 16% limit

nsr brake pipe corroding

play in steering rack

slight judder on rear brakes

Pass 7 Dec 2010 121,297 miles

nsr tyre cracking

slight play through steering rack

Fail 7 Dec 2010 121,297 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsr tyre cracking

slight play through steering rack

Pass 7 Dec 2009 118,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

o/s rear disc inner face rusted

Fail 1 Dec 2009 118,479 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

o/s rear disc inner face rusted

Pass 4 Nov 2008 113,938 miles

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

centre row centre seat belt missing

Fail 29 Oct 2008 113,938 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

centre row centre seat belt missing

Pass 25 Sep 2007 105,656 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 93,945 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2006 93,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

corrosion to offside rear metal brake pipe

Pass 23 Sep 2005 80,739 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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W731 KJA 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 57.1%.

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 W731 KJA, 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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W731 KJA is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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