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SJ51 VTO

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,135 mi
Last recorded113,135 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 VTO
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 113,135 miles

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

o/s rack end worn

Fail 28 Sep 2015 113,135 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

o/s rack end worn

Pass 15 Oct 2014 108,429 miles

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

both front and o/s rear tyres wearing low

slight blow rear exhaust box and mounting bracket insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2013 98,435 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 98,435 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 87,880 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 87,240 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 87,240 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

rear number plate poor

Pass 4 Nov 2010 80,899 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 72,337 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 72,337 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2008 64,978 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 56,023 miles

Coolant leak

both rear and osf tyre edges wearing badly

front number plate very poor

Fail 25 Oct 2007 56,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

both rear and osf tyre edges wearing badly

front number plate very poor

Pass 14 Nov 2006 47,836 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 47,836 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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SJ51 VTO is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SJ51 VTO, 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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SJ51 VTO is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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