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Y153 GKR

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Purple Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

237,546 mi
Last recorded237,546 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY153 GKR
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 237,546 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 235,310 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 235,308 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front-pipe burst at flexible section (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 231,152 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 231,152 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 223,980 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 223,970 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 218,029 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 209,296 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 9 Mar 2010 206,986 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2009 202,492 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 196,125 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 187,903 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 167,163 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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Y153 GKR is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Purple with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y153 GKR, 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 Y153 GKR registered?

Y153 GKR is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is Y153 GKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y153 GKR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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