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RE61 YPA

2011 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

144,699 mi
Last recorded144,699 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Grand Espace80,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 YPA
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 144,699 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 144,699 miles

Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Both caliper retaining clips missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Heatshield insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 138,674 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 138,647 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2024 135,194 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 135,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment HANDBRAKE CALIPER LEVER (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment HANDBRAKE CALIPER LEVER (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 118,757 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 118,757 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 118,749 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 118,749 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 118,119 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 118,119 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 118,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 111,978 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 106,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 106,186 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 100,300 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 93,418 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 93,418 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 82,466 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 74,452 miles

both front tyres worn outer edges

Fail 1 Oct 2015 74,450 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear pad's low

both front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 16 Oct 2014 64,613 miles

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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RE61 YPA is a 2011 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2011 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 80,534 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 RE61 YPA, 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 15 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RE61 YPA is a 2011 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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