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W76 AJO

2000 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

223,120 mi
Last recorded223,120 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Renault Grand Espace98,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW76 AJO
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 223,120 miles

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

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

air bag light not working

front brakes in poor condition

oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2013 223,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

air bag light not working

front brakes in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 219,159 miles

both front centre shocker bearings worn

exhaust corroded & blowing slightly on front pipe

front brake pipe across subframe corroded

headlamps in poor condition

lower engine mount worn

oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2012 219,080 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front centre shocker bearings worn

exhaust corroded & blowing slightly on front pipe

front brake pipe across subframe corroded

headlamps in poor condition

lower engine mount worn

oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2011 211,193 miles

both fog lamps damaged

front & rear tyres worn low

gearbox mount worn

Fail 1 Jul 2011 211,133 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

both fog lamps damaged

front & rear tyres worn low

front o/s inner plastic arch insecure

gearbox mount worn

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2010 200,895 miles

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

front o/s wheel weights catching calipier

wiper blades split

Pass 23 Jun 2009 190,376 miles

rear tailgate not opening from outside lever

slight upward movement in n/s and o/s rear bushes on front subframe

Fail 17 Jun 2009 190,376 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

rear tailgate not opening from outside lever

Pass 12 May 2008 170,409 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 150,891 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 129,336 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2006 129,336 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W76 AJO is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W76 AJO, 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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W76 AJO is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 10 July 2000.

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