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AK51 XWD

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,402 mi
Last recorded120,402 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 XWD
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 120,402 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 120,401 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

N/S/F knuckle joint slight play

both front bottom ball joint rubbers split

Pass 20 Dec 2010 116,216 miles

steering rack has slight play

Fail 20 Dec 2010 116,216 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

steering rack has slight play

Pass 19 Dec 2009 110,332 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Dec 2008 105,949 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/f bottom ball joint rubber spilt

o/s/f and n/s/f steering rack has slight play

Fail 13 Dec 2008 105,949 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

n/s/f bottom ball joint rubber spilt

o/s/f and n/s/f steering rack has slight play

Pass 17 Dec 2007 102,109 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 92,643 miles

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

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

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

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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AK51 XWD is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 88,771 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 AK51 XWD, 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 25 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK51 XWD registered?

AK51 XWD is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is AK51 XWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 XWD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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