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X279 OBA

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,526 mi
Last recorded139,526 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX279 OBA
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2010 139,526 miles

Oil leak

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 128,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

center nearside door pillar plastic cowling missing

n/s/r tyre worn to 0mm on edges 225/55/16V

Pass 17 Feb 2009 128,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

center nearside door pillar plastic cowling missing

n/s/r tyre worn to 0mm on edges 225/55/16V

Pass 28 Feb 2008 118,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both rear discs heavily corroded new pads have been fitted on defedctive discs

n/s/f door pillar trim broken/missing

n/s/r tyre at the 1.6mm legal limit 225/55/16V

o/s/f fog light not working

Fail 27 Feb 2008 118,468 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both rear discs heavily corroded new pads have been fitted on defedctive discs

n/s/f door pillar trim broken/missing

n/s/r tyre at the 1.6mm legal limit 225/55/16V

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 26 Feb 2007 108,460 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 108,460 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 98,141 miles

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

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

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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X279 OBA is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel 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 X279 OBA, 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 X279 OBA registered?

X279 OBA is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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