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Y104 UPO

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

111,619 mi
Last recorded111,619 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY104 UPO
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 111,619 miles

2 seats not fitted at time of test

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

SRS warning lamp comes on upon vehicle start up and goes out after a short period of time

front fog lamps inoperative

nearside front washer jert pipe leaking as split sufficent water supplied to clear screen

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2013 111,615 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)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

2 seats not fitted at time of test

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front fog lamps inoperative

nearside front washer jert pipe leaking as split sufficent water supplied to clear screen

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2012 104,235 miles

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Gearbox oily and leaking

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

Nearside front mirror in poor condition

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in steering rack

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 104,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Gearbox oily and leaking

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

Nearside front mirror in poor condition

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in steering rack

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 98,430 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 98,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 96,491 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2009 92,760 miles

Middle rear seat has been moved to rear n/s of vehicle.

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 92,760 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 89,355 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

unable to carryout full seatbelt check due to seats not fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2008 89,333 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

unable to carryout full seatbelt check due to seats not fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2008 87,747 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

exaust clamp at joint behined cat loose

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2007 80,107 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 73,976 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 73,976 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

transmision fluid leak

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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Y104 UPO is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 Y104 UPO, 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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Y104 UPO is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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