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V11 CEP

2012 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,888 mi
Last recorded150,888 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Grand Espace78,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV11 CEP
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 150,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 150,888 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 139,957 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

steering operation abnormal

Pass 3 Jan 2024 131,638 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 131,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 123,380 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 116,202 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Jan 2021 110,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 103,440 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 103,409 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 88,297 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch liner has 3 broken clips and sitting low (still secure and not fouling)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 76,201 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 76,201 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 61,325 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 50,474 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Apr 2015 38,622 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 38,622 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 27,525 miles

Diesel emmisions to clean to get an emmisions reading

Pass 27 Sep 2013 20,188 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 13,957 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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V11 CEP is a 2012 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 78,677 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 V11 CEP, 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 14 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V11 CEP is a 2012 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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