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LR12 WEW

2012 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,294 mi
Last recorded105,294 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Grand Espace78,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 WEW
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 105,294 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 105,294 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 94,861 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 85,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 74,281 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 63,278 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 63,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted to correct level, now as required (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted to correct level, now as required (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 59,553 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 59,553 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 50,106 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2019 49,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 49,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 41,123 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 41,000 miles

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 32,882 miles

Brake paddle anti slipper slightly worn

Front Wiper blades not clean straight away

Under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2015 21,821 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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LR12 WEW is a 2012 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LR12 WEW, 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 LR12 WEW registered?

LR12 WEW is a 2012 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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