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X943 DEF

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

126,048 mi
Last recorded126,048 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX943 DEF
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2013 126,048 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 117,152 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 117,152 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 109,862 miles

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

all four brake discs slightly corroded

centre box exhaust rubber broken

cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

front wipers poor

offside front tyre @ 3.0mm, bald on edges

Fail 18 Feb 2011 109,862 miles

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

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

all four brake discs slightly corroded

centre box exhaust rubber broken

cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

front wipers poor

offside front tyre @ 3.0mm, bald on edges

Pass 26 Aug 2009 109,406 miles

o/sr tyre cut on outer wall

o/sf tyre worn on both edges

slight free play and wear in steering rack arms inner joints

Pass 3 Sep 2008 105,634 miles

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

n/sf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Sep 2008 105,632 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/sf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2007 95,613 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 95,613 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside washer pipe leaking .

Rear wiperblade damaged .

Pass 22 Jun 2006 76,433 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fornt wipers rubber starting to spilt on the edge

Pass 1 Feb 2006 71,082 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 71,081 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

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

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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X943 DEF is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 X943 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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X943 DEF is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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