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RN51 GRK

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,014 mi
Last recorded114,014 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 GRK
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 114,014 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 May 2018 114,014 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2017 109,844 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

oil leak

windscreen washers poor

Fail 12 May 2017 109,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

oil leak

windscreen washers poor

Pass 17 May 2016 105,456 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 105,456 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 101,959 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 98,703 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 98,702 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 95,235 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 May 2012 91,338 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 86,884 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 86,884 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 May 2010 84,306 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 84,306 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

rear plate poor

wheel rim damage

Pass 24 Mar 2009 72,280 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 63,024 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Oct 2007 63,024 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2006 53,824 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 53,824 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RN51 GRK is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RN51 GRK, 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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RN51 GRK is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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