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X546 JLC

2000 Renault Grand Espace

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

276,593 mi
Last recorded276,593 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Renault Grand Espace98,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX546 JLC
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 276,593 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 276,593 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 274,210 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 271,859 miles

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

slight play in inner rack joints

Fail 1 Dec 2015 271,859 miles

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

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

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

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 21 Nov 2014 268,961 miles

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

nsf and osf tyres worn outer edge

nsr tre worn outer edge

Pass 29 Nov 2013 264,952 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 264,952 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 258,946 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 258,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

2nd row center seatbelt missing

near side rear brake bind

Pass 16 Dec 2011 252,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front sub frame surface crossion

nearside inner rack joint slight freeplay

Fail 6 Dec 2011 253,883 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front sub frame surface crossion

nearside inner rack joint slight freeplay

Pass 1 Dec 2010 246,106 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Number Plate Deteriorating

Front Sub-Frame Corroded

O/s Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Deteriorating

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Slight Play At N/s Of Steering Rack

Slight Play At Steering Column

Fail 29 Nov 2010 246,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Number Plate Deteriorating

Front Sub-Frame Corroded

O/s Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Deteriorating

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Slight Play At N/s Of Steering Rack

Pass 11 Dec 2009 239,274 miles

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

corrosion on p.a.s pipes

corrosion on rear coil springs

front number plate starting to deteriorate

front subframe corroded

n/s c.v boot starting to split/weeping slightly

n/s steering rack boot perished

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape and wearing near to limit

o/s/f coil spring corroded

some wear in n/s rack end

wear in lower steering column u.j

Fail 10 Dec 2009 239,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion on p.a.s pipes

corrosion on rear coil springs

front number plate starting to deteriorate

front subframe corroded

n/s c.v boot starting to split/weeping slightly

n/s steering rack boot perished

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape and wearing near to limit

o/s/f coil spring corroded

some wear in n/s rack end

some wear on front brake discs

wear in lower steering column u.j

Pass 10 Dec 2008 231,305 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight play in n/s rack arm

Fail 9 Dec 2008 231,305 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight play in n/s rack arm

Pass 22 Nov 2007 220,731 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 213,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X546 JLC is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X546 JLC, 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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X546 JLC is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 20 November 2000.

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