MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,095 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
air filter box missing
battery insecure
both rear shocker lower bushes perrished
centre seat missing
exhaust blow at manifold area and repaird with sealer requires attention soon
front discs badly corroded and pads wearing low
hand brake travel coukld be improved
n/s/f tyre perrished and on limit
n/s/f wheel slightly damaged
n/s/r tyre perrished and on limit
o/s/f tyre wearing low
o/s/r tyre perrished
slight play both steering rack inner joints
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
air filter box missing
battery insecure
both rear shocker lower bushes perrished
front discs badly corroded and pads wearing low
hand brake travel coukld be improved
n/s/f tyre perrished and on limit
n/s/f wheel slightly damaged
n/s/r tyre perrished and on limit
o/s/f tyre wearing low
o/s/r tyre perrished
slight play both steering rack inner joints
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?
Based on 167,170 MOT tests across 12,195 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X278 LBP is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 X278 LBP, 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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What year was X278 LBP registered?
X278 LBP is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 January 2001.
Is X278 LBP safe to buy?
The MOT history for X278 LBP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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