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HV51 FGC

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

96,944 mi
Last recorded96,944 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 96,944 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 96,835 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

corrosion on front and rear subframes

play in both rack ends

Fail 31 Jul 2015 96,050 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front inner rack ends play

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

front rear subframes surface rust in places

Pass 1 Aug 2014 94,798 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 92,797 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 92,784 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 92,082 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 92,073 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 18 May 2011 85,924 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 18 May 2011 85,924 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 May 2010 78,567 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 78,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 71,873 miles

passenger mirror cracked

Fail 15 May 2009 70,639 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

passenger mirror cracked

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 3 Jun 2008 59,735 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 56,859 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 56,859 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 50,553 miles

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

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

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

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 FGC is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HV51 FGC, 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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HV51 FGC is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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