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RE51 XXF

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

152,310 mi
Last recorded152,310 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 XXF
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2015 152,310 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

clutch faulty

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

uner body rusty in various areas

Pass 31 Jul 2014 149,058 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 143,823 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

parking brake on minimum performance

slight play inner steering rack joints

Fail 27 Jul 2013 143,783 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

parking brake on minimum performance

slight play inner steering rack joints

Pass 14 Jul 2012 137,758 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

n/s front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

slight play in steering

Pass 27 Jul 2011 134,083 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

battery insecure

engine/gearbox mounts badly worn

Pass 26 Jul 2010 130,052 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2010 130,052 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 125,793 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 125,793 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 122,886 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 122,886 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2007 117,959 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 117,943 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

advise rear two seats not fitted at time of test

advise slight play osf steering rack

Pass 31 Jul 2006 113,757 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 113,757 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

advise osr tyre becoming worn on edges

Pass 14 Feb 2006 112,934 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 100,452 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 100,449 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre tread pattern worn to 2.0mm

slight play in offside of steering rack mechanism

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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RE51 XXF is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RE51 XXF, 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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RE51 XXF is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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