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FM51 ZDS

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,490 mi
Last recorded143,490 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 ZDS
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 143,490 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 143,480 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 137,800 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 127,498 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 127,497 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 119,557 miles

both front inner brakedisc getting pited and scord

Pass 11 Jan 2012 111,693 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

parking brake just meets mot requirement

Fail 4 Jan 2012 111,692 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Jan 2011 105,022 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in both steering track knuckles

Pass 30 Dec 2009 97,606 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

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

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

n/s track rod slightly worn

unable to assess front inner brake pad wear

Pass 11 Dec 2008 88,666 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 80,918 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 80,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 76,648 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 76,648 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 73,134 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 73,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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FM51 ZDS is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FM51 ZDS, 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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FM51 ZDS is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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