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SM51 GMV

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,578 mi
Last recorded113,578 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 GMV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 113,578 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front chassis legs corroding

both rear shocker covers rusty

offside rear hand brake cable poor condition

Pass 29 Aug 2013 100,856 miles

Nearside Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 100,842 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Nearside Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 93,175 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 93,175 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 83,547 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 76,896 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 68,687 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 68,676 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 61,234 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 50,660 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 44,866 miles

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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SM51 GMV is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SM51 GMV, 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 SM51 GMV registered?

SM51 GMV is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is SM51 GMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 GMV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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