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HV51 WDL

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,210 mi
Last recorded97,210 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 WDL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 97,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 97,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 97,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 95,000 miles

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 89,299 miles

Rear discs corroded

Fail 6 May 2017 89,267 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

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

Rear discs corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2017 89,235 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 87,417 miles

front wipers

Pass 23 Mar 2015 84,843 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 77,977 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear seats not in use

Fail 20 Mar 2014 77,977 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear seats not in use

Pass 21 Mar 2013 72,437 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 63,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust mounting missing

Fail 19 Mar 2012 63,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

airbag (SRS) system malfunction indicator lamp not warking

centre exhaust mounting missing

Pass 23 Mar 2011 56,268 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 56,268 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise abs cable loose o/s/ front

Pass 1 Dec 2009 50,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake discs slightly deteriorated

slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 1 Dec 2009 50,173 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake discs slightly deteriorated

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 3 Dec 2008 46,102 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 44,839 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 44,839 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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 WDL is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WDL, 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 WDL is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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