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EJ51 OFV

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,692 mi
Last recorded124,692 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 OFV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 124,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust bracket broken but not affecting support of system

Fail 12 Jan 2013 124,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust bracket broken but not affecting support of system

Pass 13 Jan 2012 115,203 miles

Exhaust hanger @ Rear missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower engine mounting rubber deteriorated

Oil Leak

Fail 9 Jan 2012 114,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust hanger @ Rear missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower engine mounting rubber deteriorated

Oil Leak

Pass 14 Jan 2011 107,307 miles

air leak

front tyres are -1.6 mm out os centre 3/4

inner tie rods have play in them

oil leak

rear tyres are on 2.5 mm

Fail 10 Jan 2011 107,306 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

air leak

front tyres are -1.6 mm out os centre 3/4

inner tie rods have play in them

oil leak

rear tyres are on 2.5 mm

Pass 11 Jan 2010 99,780 miles

o/s/r brake pipe is slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2009 99,780 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r brake pipe is slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2008 93,097 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear seatbelts not tested rear seats not fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2008 93,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear seatbelts not tested rear seats not fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2007 85,563 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 77,779 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 77,779 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front bonnet not locking shut

Pass 5 Dec 2005 72,233 miles

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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EJ51 OFV is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,946cc 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 EJ51 OFV, 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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EJ51 OFV is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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