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VU11 WBT

2011 Renault Grand Espace

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,347 mi
Last recorded196,347 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 Renault Grand Espace80,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 WBT
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 196,347 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 196,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 178,881 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 159,084 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 159,084 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 154,384 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2019 137,508 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 137,508 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 125,844 miles

Front both fog lamps damaged

Fail 7 Mar 2018 125,844 miles

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

Front both fog lamps damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2017 109,171 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 91,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 76,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

os/f lower arm bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Mar 2014 61,788 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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VU11 WBT is a 2011 Renault Grand Espace in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2011 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 80,534 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VU11 WBT, 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 15 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VU11 WBT is a 2011 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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