MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,060 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test various seats missing at time of test ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
no towball fitted to towbar at time of test
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test various ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test various ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test various ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
tow ball missing at time of test
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
tow ball missing at time of test
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test various centre and rear ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
slight play in steering
tow ball not fitted at time of test
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides rear (3.6.B.4e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test various ()
slight play in steering joints
tow ball missing at time of test
Tow ball missing at time of test
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Various rear seats ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
passenger seats missing at time of test
tow ball missing at time of test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
tow ball missing at time of test
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
tow ball missing when tested
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
tow ball missing when tested
engine rattle at idle
o/s/f fog light not working
o/s/f wiper blade has a small spilt at the end
rear seat missing at time of test
towbar ball missing at time of test
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine rattle at idle
o/s/f fog light not working
o/s/f wiper blade has a small spilt at the end
rear seat missing at time of test
towbar ball missing at time of test
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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)
How Reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?
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GL51 UPM is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 2002 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 83,609 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 GL51 UPM, 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 24 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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GL51 UPM is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 2 January 2002.
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