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W968 MBJ

2000 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,270 mi
Last recorded98,270 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Renault Grand Espace98,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW968 MBJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 98,270 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 98,270 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 87,907 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 89,005 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 110,650 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 107,750 miles

offside front tyre low. † †rear discs in poor condition.

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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W968 MBJ is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W968 MBJ, 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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W968 MBJ is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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