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ML51 PWJ

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,205 mi
Last recorded117,205 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 PWJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 117,205 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 116,778 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 116,515 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 115,280 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 113,095 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 109,914 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 103,828 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 99,202 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 99,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 93,306 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 88,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight wheel bind on o/s/r wheel not showing on rolling road

Fail 20 Sep 2010 82,049 miles

clutch release bearing noisy.

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

Rear exhaust section corroded.

Slight oil leak from bottom gearbox area.

front brake pads replace in 3000 miles approx.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 82,049 miles

Rear exhaust section corroded.

Slight oil leak from bottom gearbox area.

clutch release bearing noisy.

front brake pads replace in 3000 miles approx.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 68,269 miles

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)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 68,269 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 60,667 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 53,739 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 46,075 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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ML51 PWJ is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ML51 PWJ, 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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ML51 PWJ is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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