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HV51 SKJ

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,149 mi
Last recorded110,149 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 SKJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 110,149 miles

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

n/s/r handbrake limited movement

oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2014 110,149 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r handbrake limited movement

oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 101,208 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 101,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 95,101 miles

both rear seats not fitted

centre rear seat belt missing

front wipers split

gearbox oil leak

n/s handbrake not fully releasing

play in both steering arm joints

Pass 29 Jun 2011 92,004 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

rear discs corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2011 92,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate cracked

rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2009 77,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 77,425 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 65,601 miles

front abs rings coroded

front brake discs worn

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

rear brake discs worn

rear coil springs coroded

slight brake judder and inbalance front brakes

slight play in o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 4 Oct 2007 57,659 miles

n/s rear bodywork damaged.

o/s front wing damaged.

slight play in steering rack.[n/s]

Fail 3 Oct 2007 57,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s rear bodywork damaged.

o/s front wing damaged.

slight play in steering rack.[n/s]

Pass 2 Oct 2006 50,577 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 50,577 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake pads wearing thin

play in o/s of steering

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 SKJ is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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