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W865 XCR

2000 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

280,791 mi
Last recorded280,791 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2020
Typical for 2000 Renault Grand Espace98,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW865 XCR
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2020 280,791 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 280,791 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 272,314 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 272,228 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box and front pipe holed at front flange/ likely to become insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position osf catch does not lock (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 271,871 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases face of center box small crack (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre starting to split/ crack in grooves of tread pattern

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 271,869 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking at rack end gaiter/ seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases face of center box small crack (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre starting to split/ crack in grooves of tread pattern

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 270,140 miles

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

Offside Front altenator belt tensioner noisey in operation/ not affecting operation of steering at time of test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Mar 2017 270,005 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted lower cup bearing failed cup likely to become insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front altenator belt tensioner noisey in operation/ not affecting operation of steering at time of test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 261,731 miles

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

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

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 248,637 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 248,637 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2014 231,157 miles

Oil leak

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

centre middle seat not fitted at the time of test

crack in offside mirror glass

Pass 8 Jun 2013 224,315 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

nearside windscreen trim loose

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 21 Jun 2012 223,239 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 220,672 miles

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

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

o/s outer cv boot cabled tied

o/s rear door mirror cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2010 89,648 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 80,807 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 80,807 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 73,270 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 73,270 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 67,084 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 67,083 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 59,944 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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W865 XCR is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 W865 XCR, 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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W865 XCR is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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