MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,526 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is X279 OBA safe to buy?
The MOT history for X279 OBA 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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