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Y146 OLC

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

52,549 mi
Last recorded52,549 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY146 OLC
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 52,549 miles

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Front steering arm slight play

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all coil springs corroded

oil leaks

Fail 14 Oct 2016 52,249 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

oil leaks

play in n/s steering arm

rear brakes imballanced

rear number plate deteriorated

rear tyres worn

slight play in o/s steering arm

springs corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2015 48,356 miles

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

battery loose but not considered insecure

front suspension arm rear bushes not visible but suspected to be worn/deteriorated

n/s/r seat not in use

o/s/r tyre cracked/perished

oil leak

seats (all) row 3 not in use

slight play in n/s/f track rod end & steering arm

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 6 Nov 2015 48,356 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

battery loose but not considered insecure

front suspension arm rear bushes not visible but suspected to be worn/deteriorated

n/s/r seat not in use

o/s/r tyre cracked/perished

oil leak

seats (all) row 3 not in use

slight play in n/s/f track rod end & steering arm

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 6 Oct 2014 42,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery loose but not insecure

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 6 Oct 2014 42,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery loose but not insecure

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 2 Oct 2013 39,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn and corroded on inner faces

o/s/r tyre wearing low

rear brake discs corroded

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2013 39,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn and corroded on inner faces

o/s/r tyre wearing low

rear brake discs corroded

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2012 35,453 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 35,370 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 26,238 miles

Battery insecure

N/S/R tyre worn on inside edge

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

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

Oil leaks on engine

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 26,238 miles

Battery insecure

N/S/R tyre worn on inside edge

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leaks on engine

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 20,100 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Slight play in steering rack arms.

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/r tyre tread worn low on edges.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 90,793 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise 2nd row centre seat and 3rd row all seats not in use - seatbelts not tested..

advise front tyres worn on outer edges.

advise nearside front tyre cut in outer wall.

advise play at offside and nearside steering rack inner joints,

Fail 30 Oct 2009 90,793 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise 2nd row centre seat and 3rd row all seats not in use - seatbelts not tested..

advise front tyres worn on outer edges.

advise nearside front tyre cut in outer wall.

advise play at offside and nearside steering rack inner joints,

Pass 31 Oct 2008 76,251 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

advise nearside front tyre worn low in centre of tread.

Fail 31 Oct 2008 76,251 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

advise nearside front tyre worn low in centre of tread.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 56,027 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 56,027 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 45,536 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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Y146 OLC is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 Y146 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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Y146 OLC is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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