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DN61 AUO

2012 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,301 mi
Last recorded118,301 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Grand Espace78,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 AUO
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 118,301 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 118,300 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 112,523 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 107,003 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 107,003 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 101,227 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 93,892 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 93,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 87,946 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 87,946 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 83,027 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 83,027 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 31 Jul 2018 72,696 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 72,696 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 61,083 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 61,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 47,614 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES AND THE OFF SIDE REAR HAVE SEVERE WEAR ON THE TREAD SHOULDERS.

Fail 2 Aug 2016 47,614 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES AND THE OFF SIDE REAR HAVE SEVERE WEAR ON THE TREAD SHOULDERS.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 33,212 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 29,101 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 29,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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)

third row seats not fitted, unble to inspect seat belts

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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DN61 AUO is a 2012 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DN61 AUO, 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 DN61 AUO registered?

DN61 AUO is a 2012 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is DN61 AUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN61 AUO shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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