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HY51 SDV

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,955 mi
Last recorded145,955 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 SDV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2010 145,955 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2010 145,955 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 136,823 miles

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

offside and nearside steering rack ends slightly worn

Fail 23 May 2009 136,477 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside steering rack ends slightly worn

Pass 7 Dec 2007 112,995 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 112,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f & o/s/f wheel arch liners adrift

Pass 15 Sep 2006 80,749 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 80,534 miles

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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HY51 SDV is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HY51 SDV, 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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What year was HY51 SDV registered?

HY51 SDV is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for HY51 SDV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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