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Y223 SNH

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

99,023 mi
Last recorded99,023 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY223 SNH
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 99,023 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 98,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 91,872 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 91,872 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 83,150 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 83,150 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 67,522 miles

Front brake discs deterioating

N/S Steering rack gaitor deterioating

Odometer does not appear to be working

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 67,522 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)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front brake discs deterioating

N/S Steering rack gaitor deterioating

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 64,255 miles

5 rear seats fitted to this vehicle 4 of which are isofix child seats centre set offside & centre rear set nearside have checked all belts best that I can see

Fail 23 Feb 2010 64,255 miles

5 rear seats fitted to this vehicle 4 of which are isofix child seats centre set offside & centre rear set nearside have checked all belts best that I can see

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 55,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tailgate catch stiff

Fail 26 Feb 2009 54,792 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tailgate catch stiff

Pass 29 Feb 2008 46,882 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 46,882 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 32,627 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 31,075 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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Y223 SNH is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 Y223 SNH, 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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Y223 SNH is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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