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X659 BJH

2000 Renault Grand Espace

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,234 mi
Last recorded110,234 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Renault Grand Espace98,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX659 BJH
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 110,234 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 110,234 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 110,231 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust mountings broken

rear axle switch for auto adjusting headlamps broken

Pass 30 Apr 2015 109,278 miles

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

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

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

slight play in front inner steering rack ends

Fail 21 Apr 2015 109,274 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

slight play in front inner steering rack ends

Pass 7 Jan 2014 102,472 miles

slight corosion at rear of vehicle

slight corosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 7 Jan 2014 102,472 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corosion at rear of vehicle

slight corosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 11 Jan 2013 95,309 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 88,620 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 77,454 miles

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

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

n/s/f steering arm fixing has slight play

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 15 Apr 2011 77,454 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f steering arm fixing has slight play

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Apr 2010 69,028 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 65,728 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 62,035 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 62,035 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 483,729 miles

engine oil leak

front brake discs ridged

n/s/f tyre going bald on inner edge + close to limit

slight exhaust leak manifold area

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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X659 BJH is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X659 BJH, 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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X659 BJH is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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