CarVerify

Free Car Check

KJ51 BYA

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,632 mi
Last recorded74,632 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 BYA
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 74,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 74,632 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 68,884 miles

Front tyres worn on inside and outside edges.

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 68,884 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Front tyres worn on inside and outside edges.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 63,317 miles

both rear indicator bulbs displays some white light.

Fail 23 Sep 2009 63,317 miles

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

both rear indicator bulbs displays some white light.

brake fluid discoloured.

n/s/r brake binding.

o/s/r brake binding.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 57,154 miles

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

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 1 Nov 2007 47,941 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 23 Nov 2006 39,680 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 39,678 miles

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

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

Timing belt change due 17/12/2006

Pass 11 Nov 2005 31,562 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
Full Renault Grand Espace reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KJ51 BYA is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KJ51 BYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KJ51 BYA?

You can check the full history of KJ51 BYA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KJ51 BYA registered?

KJ51 BYA is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is KJ51 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ51 BYA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KJ51 BYA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KJ51 BYA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.