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235 JFJ

2012 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,632 mi
Last recorded180,632 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Grand Espace78,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration235 JFJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 180,632 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 180,632 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 30 May 2025 77,028 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 63,628 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 58,744 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 53,225 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 47,072 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 42,945 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 37,453 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 37,453 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 31,345 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 25,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 21,714 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 17,041 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 17,041 miles

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

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

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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235 JFJ is a 2012 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 78,677 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 235 JFJ, 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 14 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 235 JFJ registered?

235 JFJ is a 2012 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is 235 JFJ safe to buy?

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