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RV51 JJO

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,935 mi
Last recorded138,935 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 JJO
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 138,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside washer jet not working

Fail 8 Nov 2012 138,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside washer jet not working

Pass 17 Sep 2011 130,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and close to the legal limit

offside rear tyre wearing on both edges and close to the legal limit

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in both steering rack ends

windscreen scratched

Fail 15 Sep 2011 130,955 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake discs corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and close to the legal limit

near side washer not working

offside rear tyre wearing on both edges and close to the legal limit

slight play in both steering rack ends

windscreen scratched

Pass 15 Jul 2010 122,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2010 122,453 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2009 113,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2009 113,788 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2008 108,979 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 96,575 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside mirror glass broken

Pass 27 Mar 2006 85,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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RV51 JJO is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RV51 JJO, 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 RV51 JJO registered?

RV51 JJO is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is RV51 JJO safe to buy?

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