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AP51 GZT

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,329 mi
Last recorded129,329 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 GZT
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 129,329 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 123,712 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 118,803 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 118,803 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 115,220 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 110,043 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 110,043 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak between cat and middle box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2017 103,196 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 103,196 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 97,204 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 91,538 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 86,477 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 86,473 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2013 83,553 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 77,202 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 77,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 73,787 miles

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

rear discs badly pitted

wiper blades very poor

Fail 14 Jul 2011 73,787 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear discs badly pitted

wiper blades very poor

Pass 15 Jul 2010 68,734 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 62,661 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 62,660 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 58,987 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 58,594 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 51,849 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 51,847 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 42,759 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AP51 GZT is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AP51 GZT, 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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AP51 GZT is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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