MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,835 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
end play in off side steering rack boaderline pass
engine managment light on
engine oil leaks
off side front seatbelt webbing frayed slightly
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear 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)
mil lighton,misfire at idle,offside front seatbelt slightly frayed,nearside washers poor,
slight play in both trackrod ends.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
shokabsorbers on front weak.
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
shokabsorbers on front weak.
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
exhaust blow manifold area ???
osr brake hose rusting
small play in both steering arms
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside handbrake cable in poor condition
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both wipers split
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?
Based on 167,170 MOT tests across 12,195 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Y148 BNG is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 Y148 BNG, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of Y148 BNG?
You can check the full history of Y148 BNG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was Y148 BNG registered?
Y148 BNG is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 13 March 2001.
Is Y148 BNG safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y148 BNG shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does Y148 BNG have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y148 BNG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.