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X385 EJB

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

184,972 mi
Last recorded184,972 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX385 EJB
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 184,972 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 184,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 173,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 165,892 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF HEAVILY CORRODED REAR BRAKE DISCS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 1.6MM

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SLIGHT WEAR IN OFFSIDE INNER STEERING END

Pass 29 Jul 2013 97,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 93,956 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 88,757 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 88,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 87,812 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 87,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 83,080 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 83,080 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 May 2008 76,471 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 71,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2007 71,359 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2006 66,976 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 66,976 miles

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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X385 EJB is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X385 EJB, 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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X385 EJB is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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