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X996 RPU

2000 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,436 mi
Last recorded124,436 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Renault Grand Espace98,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX996 RPU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2019 124,436 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding bearing not check (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding bearing not check (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

only 3 seat fitted

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 123,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 123,797 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 121,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

only 2 seat fitted

Pass 24 May 2016 119,436 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2016 119,436 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 116,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery loose

exhaust corroded

n/s washer not working

Fail 28 May 2015 116,608 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery loose

exhaust corroded

n/s washer not working

Pass 22 May 2014 112,649 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 110,400 miles

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

brake pads getting low

Fail 13 Dec 2012 110,329 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Dec 2011 99,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s and n/s wiper blades split

Fail 12 Dec 2011 99,833 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s and n/s wiper blades split

Pass 2 Dec 2010 84,067 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 73,280 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 73,101 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 61,561 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 61,558 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 57,221 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 51,353 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2005 43,748 miles

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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X996 RPU is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 X996 RPU, 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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X996 RPU is a 2000 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 16 December 2000.

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