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HV51 FFY

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,909 mi
Last recorded116,909 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 FFY
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 116,909 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear and n/s front brake discs rusted

o/s front c/v boot slightly loose

Pass 25 Aug 2010 107,365 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 107,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 99,173 miles

rear registration plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 16 Jul 2008 90,138 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 90,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/sr brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2007 81,091 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 26 Jul 2006 69,102 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 587,108 miles

3rd row off side and near side seats not fitted at time of test

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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HV51 FFY is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HV51 FFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV51 FFY registered?

HV51 FFY is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is HV51 FFY safe to buy?

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