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RJ51 GPX

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,770 mi
Last recorded115,770 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 GPX
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 115,770 miles

the center seat of the center row has seat belt missing but buckles are in place

Fail 9 Sep 2013 115,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

the center seat of the center row has seat belt missing but buckles are in place

Pass 16 Aug 2012 106,837 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 92,583 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn to 1.6mm and edges worn low

offfside front tyre tread worn to 2mm and inner edge worn low

offside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread worn to 1.6mm

rear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

secont row of rear seats removed at time of test

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Aug 2011 92,583 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread worn to 1.6mm and edges worn low

offfside front tyre tread worn to 2mm and inner edge worn low

offside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread worn to 1.6mm

rear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

secont row of rear seats removed at time of test

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Jul 2010 80,834 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERINR RACK INNER JOINT.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 74,271 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 70,941 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 70,672 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 70,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 69,504 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 69,504 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 56,074 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 56,074 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both front tyres worn on inner & outer egdes

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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RJ51 GPX is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 RJ51 GPX, 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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What year was RJ51 GPX registered?

RJ51 GPX is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 25 November 2001.

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