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FD51 NHY

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

118,249 mi
Last recorded118,249 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 NHY
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 118,249 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 118,249 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 114,763 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 114,763 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 108,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 108,033 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 102,837 miles

Nearside Front seatbelt buckle surround missing

Offside Front drop link playing

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside handbrake cable weak

Rear brake discs corroded

exhaust system has a hole in the centre section

Fail 28 Sep 2016 102,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front seatbelt buckle surround missing

Offside Front drop link playing

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside handbrake cable weak

Rear brake discs corroded

exhaust system has a hole in the centre section

Pass 8 Oct 2015 95,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front wipers split

rear discs corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2015 95,497 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front wipers split

rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2014 89,110 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 87,169 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

mirror electric adjustment switch missing manual adjust still possible

rear disc brakes corroded surface not enough to fail

Fail 18 Nov 2013 87,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

mirror electric adjustment switch missing manual adjust still possible

rear disc brakes corroded surface not enough to fail

Pass 10 Jan 2013 82,734 miles

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

Slight damage to sidewall N/S front tyre.

Pass 29 Dec 2011 76,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f seat belt catch cover missing

Fail 29 Dec 2011 76,878 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f seat belt catch cover missing

Pass 20 Jan 2011 71,384 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 71,383 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s side seat belt cover missing on flex stalk

Pass 13 Jan 2010 66,023 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 66,022 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 60,902 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 60,900 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 53,922 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 45,757 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 45,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 38,565 miles

(1)near side front seat belt stalk outer casing missing.(2)offside front indicator lenze broken but still emitting orange light.

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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FD51 NHY is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 FD51 NHY, 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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FD51 NHY is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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