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HN51 UML

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,962 mi
Last recorded106,962 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 UML
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2013 106,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pads are getting low

o/s/f tyre is getting close to limit (wearing edges slightly)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 106,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pads are getting low

o/s/f tyre is getting close to limit (wearing edges slightly)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 100,386 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 100,356 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leak

front brake discs worn

nearside front anti roll bar link has play

nearside rear low and mis shaped

offside steering rack tie rod has slight play

rear brake pads low

Pass 19 Apr 2011 93,315 miles

O/S/R tyre on 2mm of tread, legal limit 1.6mm

Oil leak

Rear brake ferrells corroding

Slight play in O/S/F steering rack inner arm

Pass 27 Nov 2009 83,574 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 83,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Nov 2008 71,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 71,559 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 60,599 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 60,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 49,162 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 39,977 miles

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

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)

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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HN51 UML is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Blue 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 HN51 UML, 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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HN51 UML is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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