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RY51 OTA

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,075 mi
Last recorded130,075 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 OTA
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 130,075 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 125,448 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 125,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 118,149 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 118,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 108,439 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 98,428 miles

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

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

front wipers slightly split, clearing screen

n/s/f bumper loose

rear seats not available for test

Pass 4 Dec 2008 87,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 75,733 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 63,387 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 51,139 miles

Advise - Front tyres getting low on edges.

Advise - Travel on handbrake.

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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RY51 OTA is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RY51 OTA, 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 RY51 OTA registered?

RY51 OTA is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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