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RN51 JVT

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,400 mi
Last recorded153,400 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 JVT
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 153,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 153,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 143,162 miles

Engine undertray fitted.

Front and Rear Brake disc`s are in a poor condition.

Slight play in both inner steering rack joints.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 126,496 miles

slight play both steering rack inner joints

Pass 22 Jul 2010 119,797 miles

both rear tyres a little low on 3mm

slight play o/s steering rack

Fail 22 Jul 2010 119,797 miles

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

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

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

appears to be slight escape of grease n/s outer cv gaiter- suspect outer clip but is secure at time of test.

both rear tyres a little low on 3mm

slight play o/s steering rack

Fail 3 Aug 2009 111,672 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 111,672 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 101,053 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 101,053 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Both front tyres low on edge

Front number plate poor

Offside rear fog lamp cracked

Pass 17 Dec 2007 87,427 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 87,427 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE REAR FOG LAMP CRACKED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 3.5MM

Pass 15 Dec 2006 76,028 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 62,171 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear number plates discoloured/rear row of seats not fitted/nearside mirror glass cracked

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 JVT is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Silver 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 RN51 JVT, 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 JVT is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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