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X849 DEF

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,550 mi
Last recorded121,550 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX849 DEF
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 121,550 miles

Both handbrake cable casings are split

Os rear lamp unit is damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2015 121,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both handbrake cable casings are split

Os rear lamp unit is damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2014 115,610 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 115,607 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Os rear coil spring is very corroded

Os rear tyre has a nail in the tread [215/55/16]

Pass 31 Jan 2013 111,370 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 111,370 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Advise wheel alignment

Both front wiper blades splitting

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak from engine

Oil leak from gearbox

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 105,282 miles

both rear coil springs very corroded

movement in steering rack ns and os

ns front and ns rear wheels bent on inner rims

ns rear tyre wearing on outer edge

os rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear lower engine dog bone stablizer worn

Fail 27 Jan 2012 105,282 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both rear coil springs very corroded

movement in steering rack ns and os

ns front and ns rear wheels bent on inner rims

ns rear tyre wearing on outer edge

os outer cv joint dry [joint may be worn]

os rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear lower engine dog bone stablizer worn

Pass 5 Jan 2011 94,303 miles

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

oil leak from gearbox area

os rear tyre side wall poor

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 31 Dec 2010 94,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low

oil leak from gearbox area

rattle/noise from engine - poss cam belt area

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 12 Jan 2010 86,024 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 77,787 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 70,341 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 70,341 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 61,996 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 61,996 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 53,820 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 53,820 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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X849 DEF is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 X849 DEF, 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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X849 DEF is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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