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LT51 HFO

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

162,667 mi
Last recorded162,667 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 HFO
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2015 162,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 158,639 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 151,674 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 145,742 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 145,742 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 137,668 miles

front aND REAR DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 13 Sep 2011 137,668 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front aND REAR DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 11 Sep 2010 128,948 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 128,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 114,993 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 114,993 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 100,309 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 100,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 85,558 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 68,313 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 68,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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LT51 HFO is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LT51 HFO, 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.

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LT51 HFO is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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