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X686 BHT

2000 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,839 mi
Last recorded140,839 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Renault Grand Espace98,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX686 BHT
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 140,839 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

smoke emmission only just passed

Fail 5 Oct 2015 140,787 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

smoke emmission only just passed

Pass 15 Jul 2014 135,760 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine emmissions only just within limits

front and rear brake pads corroded and in poor condition

nearside rear,offside rear and offside front tyres all close to or on wear limit and all worn on edges to 0mm

only five passenger seats at time of test

Fail 9 Jul 2014 135,733 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine emmissions only just within limits

front and rear brake pads corroded and in poor condition

nearside rear,offside rear and offside front tyres all close to or on wear limit and all worn on edges to 0mm

only five passenger seats at time of test

Pass 24 Jan 2013 128,520 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Rear brake discs corroded and worn.

Fail 11 Jan 2013 128,506 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

Ancillery drive belt idler wheel missing and drive belt not fitted to vehicle.

Front brake discs worn.

Rear brake discs corroded and worn.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 117,505 miles

o/s/f dipped beam aim on upper limit

Fail 9 Jan 2012 117,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 108,437 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2010 95,582 miles

Front discs lipped

Rear discs lipped

Rear pads appear low

Pass 21 Jan 2009 84,064 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 75,010 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 64,908 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 64,908 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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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X686 BHT is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X686 BHT, 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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X686 BHT is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 20 November 2000.

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