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VD51 AVC

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,488 mi
Last recorded121,488 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVD51 AVC
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 121,488 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 121,465 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 114,244 miles

coil springs corroded

damage to nearside vehicle body

front brake discs worn

oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2011 104,031 miles

Both Front Tyres On 3mm

Engine Undertray Fitted

Exhaust System Rusty

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 104,031 miles

Both Front Tyres On 3mm

Engine Undertray Fitted

Exhaust System Rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2010 99,931 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 97,473 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 90,956 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyres worn on edges

heavy oil leak

rear discs corroded and worn

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2008 90,956 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

front tyres worn on edges

heavy oil leak

rear discs corroded and worn

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2007 75,806 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 75,806 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

coolant & brake fluid slightly low,inner rear arches & load space covered,2X rear courtesey lamps innop

rear wiper not fully clearing & overparking,mid rear lap belt mouldybonnet prop retaining clip broken,front indertray fitted & slight damage/insecure,osr tyre wearing on inner edge,slight play in inner rack joints,reversing sensors innop,

Pass 22 Aug 2006 71,817 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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VD51 AVC 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 66.7%.

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 VD51 AVC, 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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VD51 AVC is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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