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Y148 BNG

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,835 mi
Last recorded168,835 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY148 BNG
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2014 168,835 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 168,828 miles

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.

Pass 12 Mar 2011 165,479 miles

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

shokabsorbers on front weak.

Fail 11 Mar 2011 165,479 miles

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.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 153,923 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 138,914 miles

exhaust blow manifold area ???

osr brake hose rusting

small play in both steering arms

Pass 13 Feb 2008 123,069 miles

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

nearside handbrake cable in poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2007 105,965 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 105,965 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 86,945 miles

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.

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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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.

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Y148 BNG is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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