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HV51 FHO

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

110,042 mi
Last recorded110,042 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 110,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

corrosion to n/s and o/s box sections

front brake discs worn

rear lower eng mount starting to split

rear tyres worn on inner edge

slight play in steering rack

Fail 6 Jul 2010 110,039 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion to n/s and o/s box section but not structural

front discs worn slightly

rear lower engine mount starting to split

rear tyres worn on inner edge

slight handbrake travel

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Oct 2009 107,400 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

corrosion to o/s box section near fuel tank but not in presribed area

ferrule of o/s rear brake flexy corroded

n/s front brake binding slightly

slight movement to both rear shock absorbers

Fail 22 Oct 2009 107,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

corrosion to o/s front box section near fuel tank but not in prescribed area

ferrule of o/s rear brake flexy corroded

n/s front brake binding slightly

slight movement to both rear shock absorbers

Pass 10 Nov 2008 100,182 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 100,182 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 92,198 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 84,142 miles

Advise baffles loose in centre silencer.

Advise battery slightly loose in clamp.

Advise front brake discs look very worn.

Advise n/s front brake pad warning light wire broken.

Advise o/s front wiper blade split at end.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Strong Advise n/s rear tyre at minimum limit.

Pass 16 Nov 2006 84,142 miles

Advise baffles loose in centre silencer.

Advise battery slightly loose in clamp.

Advise front brake discs look very worn.

Advise n/s front brake pad warning light wire broken.

Advise o/s front wiper blade split at end.

Strong Advise n/s rear tyre at minimum limit.

Pass 16 Nov 2005 73,842 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 73,811 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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 FHO is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HV51 FHO, 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 FHO is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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