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X266 RSL

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,292 mi
Last recorded124,292 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX266 RSL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 124,292 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front shocks have reduced damping effect

ns wiper slightly deteriorated

rear shocks weak

Fail 13 May 2014 124,110 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front shocks have reduced damping effect

ns wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2013 116,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 23 May 2013 116,018 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 28 May 2012 104,025 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs worn/corroding

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 May 2011 91,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front brake disc worn on inner edge

Fail 23 May 2011 91,849 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front brake disc worn on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2010 81,864 miles

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

play in offside steering rack

Pass 21 May 2009 6,034 miles

play in offside steering rack

Pass 21 May 2008 74,552 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 67,498 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 67,498 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 58,670 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 58,670 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Outer Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 57,207 miles

n/s/f trye nearing wear indicators

o/s/f minor play in ball end of steering rack

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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X266 RSL is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X266 RSL, 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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X266 RSL is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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