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GV51 ARO

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

2,388 mi
Last recorded2,388 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 ARO
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 2,388 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear brake disc corroded

Fail 13 May 2013 2,388 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear brake disc corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2012 95,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs warn on inner faces

rear brake discs corroding

slight play in nearside front steering arm

slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 20 Jan 2012 95,395 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs warn on inner faces

rear brake discs corroding

slight play in nearside front steering arm

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 29 Oct 2010 82,802 miles

near side rear tyre worn on outer band 225/55R16 99W

Pass 31 Oct 2009 75,804 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 75,680 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 62,051 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 62,048 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 54,840 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 45,782 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 35,654 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 35,654 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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GV51 ARO is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GV51 ARO, 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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GV51 ARO is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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