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BH61 SJH

2012 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

46,389 mi
Last recorded46,389 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Grand Espace78,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH61 SJH
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 46,389 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 45,841 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 44,523 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 42,760 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jan 2023 42,758 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Jan 2023 42,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 40,592 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Dec 2020 39,429 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 38,346 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Dec 2018 37,007 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 37,007 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 33,291 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 29,121 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/n/s rear ()

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

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2017 29,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/n/s rear ()

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

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2016 25,037 miles

Rear rear seat belts not inspected due to child seats fitted to rear.

Fail 15 Feb 2016 25,007 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Rear rear seat belts not inspected due to child seats fitted to rear.

Pass 10 Feb 2015 19,801 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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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BH61 SJH is a 2012 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BH61 SJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BH61 SJH registered?

BH61 SJH is a 2012 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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