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Y182 CGT

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

123,886 mi
Last recorded123,886 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY182 CGT
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 123,886 miles

LPG system fitted but disconnected and not functioning

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front wishbone bushes starting to debond

near side rear/off side front tyres worn very low/perishing

radiator in poor condition

rear number plate poor

rear wiper blade detaching

various window rubbers detaching/windows taped

Fail 11 Feb 2020 123,886 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

LPG system fitted but disconnected and not functioning

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front wishbone bushes starting to debond

near side rear/off side front tyres worn very low/perishing

radiator in poor condition

rear number plate poor

rear wiper blade detaching

various window rubbers detaching/windows taped

Pass 17 Apr 2018 122,991 miles

Both Rear Brakes Binding

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front steering rack boot perished

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 122,991 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Both Rear Brakes Binding

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front steering rack boot perished

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Unable to check rear seatbelts

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 122,810 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 122,810 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 20 Nov 2014 122,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 122,613 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 121,884 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 97,331 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 97,330 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 May 2010 66,203 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 66,200 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2009 58,509 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 41,369 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 41,360 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2007 23,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake pads worn very low

Pass 20 Mar 2007 23,795 miles

front brake pads worn very low

Pass 1 Mar 2006 17,387 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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Y182 CGT is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y182 CGT, 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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Y182 CGT is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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