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X278 LBP

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,095 mi
Last recorded135,095 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX278 LBP
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 135,095 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 135,090 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 126,807 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 126,807 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 117,046 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 117,046 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 101,371 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 88,925 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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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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X278 LBP is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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