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WJ51 WFX

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

69,589 mi
Last recorded69,589 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 WFX
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 69,589 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

bit of play in steering rack

offside front to rear brake pipe corroding

offside rear suspension radius arm front bush splitting

some undercutting to rear brake discs

various brake pipes furring

wear to front brake discs and inner faces rusty

Fail 20 Jul 2012 69,589 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

bit of play in steering rack

offside front to rear brake pipe corroding

offside rear suspension radius arm front bush splitting

some undercutting to rear brake discs

various brake pipes furring

wear to front brake discs and inner faces rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2011 62,594 miles

All brake discs corroding

Fail 1 Aug 2011 62,594 miles

All brake discs corroding

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 53,527 miles

Both front wiper blades splitting

Front tyres worn on edges (raised tie bars)

Rear exhaust rusting

Pass 28 Jul 2009 50,356 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 50,353 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Slight rear brake runout

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 25 Jul 2008 46,201 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 46,201 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 39,855 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 39,855 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front and both rear tyres worn on edges-raised tread

Pass 26 Jul 2006 31,720 miles

both rear indicator bulbs fading

power steering pump slightly damp

slight leak from washer bottle

stonechips to windscreen

various brake pipes furring

Fail 26 Jul 2006 31,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear indicator bulbs fading

parts of exhaust rusting

power steering pump slightly damp

slight leak from washer bottle

stonechips to windscreen

various brake pipes furring

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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WJ51 WFX is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WJ51 WFX, 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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WJ51 WFX is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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