MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,869 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/S/F & O/S/F tie rods have slight play
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
plastic sills fitted all round
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/S/F & O/S/F tie rods have slight play
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
plastic sills fitted all round
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
centre,centre row seat not fitted at time of test,seatbelt not checked
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
n/s front headlamp slightly damaged+damp
o/s inner driveshaft boot contaminated in oil+twisted
rear numberplate slightly deteriorated
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front exhaust deteriorated
front lower suspension arms bushes showing deterioration
n/s front h/lamp slightly cracked
no rear rear row seats fitted at time of test(seatbelts not checked)
o/s inner driveshaft boot contaminated in oil
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front exhaust deteriorated
front lower suspension arms bushes showing deterioration
n/s front h/lamp slightly cracked
no rear rear row seats fitted at time of test(seatbelts not checked)
o/s inner driveshaft boot contaminated in oil
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front inner rack joints slight play
both lower wishbone bushes slight wear
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front inner rack joints slight play
both lower wishbone bushes slight wear
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light on
hand brake travel high
no rear rear seats fitted at time of test,seatbelts not checked
o/s front tyre wearing on edges
pas belt slightly deteriorated
rear brake discs slightly deteriorated
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
slight play in inner steering rack joints
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light on
hand brake travel high
no rear rear seats fitted at time of test,seatbelts not checked
o/s front tyre wearing on edges
pas belt slightly deteriorated
rear brake discs slightly deteriorated
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
slight play in inner steering rack joints
boot will not open
n/s h/lamp chipped
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
boot will not open
n/s h/lamp chipped
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front headlamp glass chipped
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
near side headlamp damaged..
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?
Based on 167,170 MOT tests across 12,195 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LV51 KTC is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 LV51 KTC, 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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LV51 KTC is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 20 September 2001.
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