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X266 VNO

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,374 mi
Last recorded120,374 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX266 VNO
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 120,374 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

center exhaust deteriorated

plastic fuel tank damp,but no signs of leak

Fail 18 Jun 2014 120,374 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

center exhaust deteriorated

plastic fuel damp but no signs of leaking

Pass 30 May 2013 114,859 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres worn on outside edges

Fail 24 May 2013 114,686 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 23 May 2012 102,005 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 87,963 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

rear seat belts not tested as rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Mar 2010 80,984 miles

very slight play in nearsde steering rack ball joint

Fail 16 Mar 2010 80,791 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

very slight play in nearsde steering rack ball joint

Pass 13 Mar 2009 71,186 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 71,180 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 64,868 miles

Engine mounting tie bar insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 54,430 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 49,915 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 49,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VNO is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X266 VNO, 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 VNO is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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