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X879 GJH

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,170 mi
Last recorded107,170 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX879 GJH
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 107,170 miles

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

rear ride height sensor broken from its mounting

Fail 12 Apr 2011 107,170 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s hand brake fulcrum (on the caliper)is seized in its on position

rear ride height sensor broken from its mounting

Pass 19 Apr 2010 102,017 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 102,016 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 102,011 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 100,550 miles

corrosion o/s/f and n/s/f outriggers remainder of outriggers corroded and thin in places

o/s/f tyre wearing close to limit centre tread

Pass 28 Sep 2007 92,621 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 88,623 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 84,915 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 84,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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X879 GJH is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X879 GJH, 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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X879 GJH is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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