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HV51 ODE

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

127,982 mi
Last recorded127,982 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 ODE
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 127,982 miles

only one rear passenger seat fitted

windscreen washer bottle leaks

Fail 9 Aug 2017 127,917 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

catalytic converter noisy/rattles

only one rear passenger seat fitted

windscreen washer bottle leaks

Pass 5 Aug 2016 118,567 miles

engine oil slightly over filled

front and rear inner brake pads wearing low

front brake pads wearing low

only 2 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Aug 2016 118,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil slightly over filled

front and rear inner brake pads wearing low

front brake pads wearing low

only 2 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Aug 2015 112,194 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine covers fitted at time of test

three passenger seats missing at time of test

Fail 18 Aug 2015 112,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine covers fitted at time of test

three passenger seats missing at time of test

Pass 22 Aug 2014 106,262 miles

no s/r/s warning light

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 101,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 101,411 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 95,396 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 95,377 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 89,639 miles

nearside rear coil spring corroded

rear brake discs inner and outer faces corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2011 89,455 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all exhaust mounting rubbers in poor condition

front brake discs inner faces corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2011 89,211 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all exhaust mounting rubbers in poor condition

front brake discs inner faces corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges of tread

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Feb 2011 86,692 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 81,541 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 81,535 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 30,701 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 30,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 ODE is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 ODE, 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 ODE is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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