MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,096 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
nearside front abs wire fouling on wheel rim
play in steering rack nearside and offside
rear silencer supported by metal straps
offside front lower ball joint fouling on abs ring
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
nearside front abs wire fouling on wheel rim on steering lock to lock
play in steering rack nearside and offside
rear silencer supported by metal straps
offside front lower ball joint fouling on abs ring
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
nearside front abs wire fouling on wheel rim on steering lock to lock
play in steering rack nearside and offside
rear silencer supported by metal straps
Both front brake discs corroded on inside faces
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in os rack joint
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?
Based on 167,170 MOT tests across 12,195 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W879 RGC is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W879 RGC, 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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What year was W879 RGC registered?
W879 RGC is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 28 March 2000.
Is W879 RGC safe to buy?
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