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X979 JDC

2000 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

145,535 mi
Last recorded145,535 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 2000 Renault Grand Espace98,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX979 JDC
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 145,535 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 145,529 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2008 137,341 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 137,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 131,108 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 131,041 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2007 128,223 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 114,830 miles

slight wear in offside inner rack joint

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 29 Apr 2006 114,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight wear inoffside inner steering rack joint.

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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X979 JDC is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X979 JDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X979 JDC registered?

X979 JDC is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 11 December 2000.

Is X979 JDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X979 JDC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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