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PH12 PCH

2012 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,733 mi
Last recorded149,733 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Grand Espace78,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH12 PCH
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 149,733 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 125,169 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 125,169 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 104,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 83,986 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 83,680 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 82,405 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 81,121 miles

Front pads low, front discs corroded

No Rear seats fitted, unable to check rear seat belt's

Fail 4 Apr 2018 81,121 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

No Rear seats fitted, unable to check rear seat belt's

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 72,748 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 58,476 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 43,234 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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PH12 PCH is a 2012 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 78,677 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 PH12 PCH, 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 14 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PH12 PCH is a 2012 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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