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X286 BFM

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

200,893 mi
Last recorded200,893 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX286 BFM
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 200,893 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s & o/s inner steering arms have a slight paly

Pass 11 Oct 2010 189,262 miles

front to rear on offside brake pipe slighty corroaded

Pass 7 Oct 2010 189,262 miles

front to rear brake pipe showing signs of wear o/s/rear

Fail 9 Sep 2009 107,270 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 107,270 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 101,263 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 101,263 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 95,538 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre has cut in tread/side wall

Pass 12 Sep 2006 87,128 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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X286 BFM is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X286 BFM, 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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X286 BFM is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 8 February 2001.

Is X286 BFM safe to buy?

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