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LY51 XYV

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

69,040 mi
Last recorded69,040 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 XYV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 69,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 68,277 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 67,388 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 65,753 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 65,168 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 65,168 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 64,160 miles

Nearside 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 19 Feb 2019 62,305 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 61,269 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 61,269 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump going no water (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 59,896 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 58,814 miles

Centre Rear seatbelt not tested

Offside Rear 2nd row seat/belt not tested

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate intermitant (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 58,814 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and tailbox (7.1.2)

Centre Rear seatbelt not tested

Offside Rear 2nd row seat/belt not tested

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate intermitant (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 56,980 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 55,328 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 53,773 miles

2nd row center seat and belt not tested

3rd row of seats and belts not tested

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r door unlocking to be opened intermitantly

Pass 1 Mar 2013 53,773 miles

2nd row center seat and belt not tested

3rd row of seats and belts not tested

o/s/r door unlocking to be opened intermitantly

Pass 2 Mar 2012 52,149 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 50,917 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 50,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 48,641 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 45,553 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 45,553 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f indicator unit filled with water but working

Pass 26 Feb 2008 42,740 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 39,172 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 39,172 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 35,520 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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LY51 XYV is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY51 XYV, 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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What year was LY51 XYV registered?

LY51 XYV is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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