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DU51 UOY

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,083 mi
Last recorded130,083 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 UOY
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2014 130,083 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

1. Front to rear and offside rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded. 2. Unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 127,754 miles

1.outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted 2.front brake discs starting to deteriorate 3.n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges 4.rear brake discs starting to deteriorate 5. slight binding on n/s/r brake

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 123,516 miles

As per failure

Fail 3 Jul 2012 123,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

1. Nearside rear tyre at legal limits. 2. Nearside rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded. 3. One front to rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded at centre. 4. Slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 119,557 miles

1. n/s rear tyre wearing low. 2. o/s rear tyre wearing low on edges. 3. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode. 4. Slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 113,367 miles

1. o/s rear tyre wearing low on edges. 2. n/s front tyre wearing low on inside edge. 3. o/s front tyre wearing low. 4. slight leak in exhaust centre box. 5. slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 105,728 miles

1.front brake discs pitted 2.rear brake discs pitted. 3. slight damage to front windscreen. 4. o/s front tyre worn to limit on inside edge. 5. n/s rear tyre worn to limit on outside edge.

Fail 17 Jun 2009 105,642 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

1.front brake discs pitted 2.rear brake discs pitted. 3. slight damage to front windscreen. 4. o/s front tyre worn to limit on inside edge. 5. n/s rear tyre worn to limit on outside edge.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 100,204 miles

1.n/s/r tyre wearing low on outside edge 2.slight bind on o/s/r brake 3.front windscreen damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2008 100,041 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

1.n/s/r tyre wearing low on outside edge 2.slight bind on o/s/r brake 3.front windscreen damaged

Pass 23 May 2007 96,850 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 96,850 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 88,898 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 88,898 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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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DU51 UOY is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 DU51 UOY, 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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DU51 UOY is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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