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Y116 PMW

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,941 mi
Last recorded170,941 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY116 PMW
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 170,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2010 170,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2009 165,547 miles

both rear indicators starting to fade in colour

both rear-rear seats removed from vehicle

slight free play in steering

slight play in n/s and o/s/front steering rack tiebar inner joints

temp repair on exhaust system

uneven wear showing on rear brake discs

Pass 31 Mar 2008 162,916 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 131,739 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 118,727 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 23 May 2006 118,726 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 105,762 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 Oct 2005 105,752 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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Y116 PMW is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y116 PMW, 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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Y116 PMW is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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