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Y129 XOW

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,102 mi
Last recorded70,102 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 XOW
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 70,102 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 62,953 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 62,953 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 57,836 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 57,836 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 44,402 miles

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Mar 2012 41,858 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 37,870 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 37,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 35,693 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 55,939 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 33,522 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 33,522 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 51,314 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 51,314 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 45,321 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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Y129 XOW is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Green with a 1,998cc 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 Y129 XOW, 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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What year was Y129 XOW registered?

Y129 XOW is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y129 XOW safe to buy?

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