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NU51 NXC

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,833 mi
Last recorded108,833 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 NXC
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 108,833 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 94,929 miles

o/s/f tie-rod slight wear

Fail 17 Oct 2012 94,929 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s/f tie-rod slight wear

Pass 31 Oct 2011 89,010 miles

o/s/r brake binding slight

Pass 12 Oct 2010 83,783 miles

all seats removed apart from drivers and front passenger seats

Fail 11 Oct 2010 83,779 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all seats removed apart from drivers and front passenger seats

Pass 14 Oct 2009 77,593 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 77,582 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2008 71,911 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 71,910 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 68,571 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 63,012 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 63,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside headlamp adjuster defective

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

Pass 27 Aug 2005 52,199 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 52,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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NU51 NXC 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 60%.

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 NU51 NXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NU51 NXC?

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What year was NU51 NXC registered?

NU51 NXC is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is NU51 NXC safe to buy?

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