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Y118 OLC

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,894 mi
Last recorded77,894 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY118 OLC
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 77,894 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Apr 2018 73,146 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 71,142 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 71,140 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 68,641 miles

offside front tyre, outer wall damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2016 68,640 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

drivers check strap loose

offside front tyre, outer wall damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2012 68,620 miles

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

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

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

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

both front wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 13 Jun 2012 68,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2011 58,148 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside and nearside rear tyres perished.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 51,596 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 51,596 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 45,325 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 40,281 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 40,165 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 34,472 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 28,436 miles

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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Y118 OLC is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 Y118 OLC, 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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Y118 OLC is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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