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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody has age related corrosion
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) EXCESSIVE
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative AUTOMATIC DEVICE DETATCHED (4.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes on rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))
oil leak (engine)
power steering pipe has slight leak
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes on rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))
oil leak (engine)
power steering pipe has slight leak
Nearside Front steering rack gaiter deteriorated
exhaust backbox deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
mid section and backbox on exhaust deteriorated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
n/s and o/s front steering arms have slight play in ball joints
only three passenger seats fitted at time of test
rear axle beam is corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
front brakediscs are worn thin and lipped
n/s and o/s front steering arms have slight play in ball joints
only three passenger seats fitted at time of test
rear axle beam is corroded
rear brakediscs are corroded
n/s rear tyre is underinflated
both front discs slightly worn
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
both front discs slightly worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MA51 WEX is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 MA51 WEX, 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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MA51 WEX is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 5 October 2001.
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