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LM12 WCV

2012 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

186,430 mi
Last recorded186,430 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Grand Espace78,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 WCV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 186,430 miles

Nearside Front ARM FRONT BUSH

Nearside Front TYRE INNER EDGE

Pass 29 Nov 2023 176,312 miles

BOTH OUTER TRACK ROD ENDS PLAY PRESENT

Pass 17 Nov 2022 166,083 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 154,176 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 154,154 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 148,748 miles

REAR INNER BRAKE PADS .................

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES ............ (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 142,564 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 142,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 128,326 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 128,320 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 117,630 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 17 Oct 2017 117,624 miles

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Nov 2016 106,577 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2016 106,571 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2015 89,395 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 78,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Slight roughness at nearside rear wheel bearing

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 WCV is a 2012 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WCV, 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 WCV registered?

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

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