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LM12 NLO

2012 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,437 mi
Last recorded113,437 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Grand Espace78,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 NLO
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 113,437 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 113,434 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 111,479 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 110,292 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 110,290 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 105,800 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 99,637 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 99,635 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 88,431 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 76,413 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 61,836 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 51,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 51,519 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 45,031 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 33,945 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LM12 NLO is a 2012 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 78,677 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 LM12 NLO, 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 14 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LM12 NLO registered?

LM12 NLO is a 2012 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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