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LP61 FON

2012 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,247 mi
Last recorded130,247 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Grand Espace78,677 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP61 FON
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 130,247 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 130,184 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 118,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 118,265 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 105,782 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 105,782 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 85,682 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 73,461 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 55,961 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 52,042 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 48,558 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 41,043 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 35,008 miles

Undertray fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2015 35,008 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Undertray fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 30,030 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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LP61 FON 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 LP61 FON, 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 LP61 FON registered?

LP61 FON is a 2012 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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