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X479 GDL

2000 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,399 mi
Last recorded94,399 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Renault Grand Espace98,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX479 GDL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 94,399 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 82,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 82,016 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

all brake discs worn

Pass 30 Nov 2011 72,377 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

few chips in bottom of windscreen but at the time of test did not affect the drivers view to front

front axle has 225/50 R16 and rear axle has 225/55 R16 same sizes on each axle

handbrake is near no reverse travel

nearside and offside front steering rack bushes have play in them

nearside and offside rear tyres are perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

Pass 2 Oct 2010 66,956 miles

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

Oil leak

offside headlamp cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2009 59,109 miles

front number plate deteriorated slightly

Fail 30 Sep 2009 59,108 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 50,739 miles

rear number plate\drivers door\brake discs wearing

Pass 3 Oct 2007 40,994 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 24,487 miles

all tyres for perishing cracks

rear numbver plate for fatigue

Pass 2 Oct 2006 31,532 miles

both front tyres for outer tread depth

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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X479 GDL is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X479 GDL, 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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X479 GDL is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 11 December 2000.

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