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Y226 CPA

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,984 mi
Last recorded76,984 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY226 CPA
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 76,984 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2013

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 May 2012 96,382 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 86,068 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to n/s sill cover and sill

greas on cv gaiter o/s/front

rear discs rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2010 75,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS GETTING POOR.

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 75,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS GETTING POOR.

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 67,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S rear tyre worn on outter edged

Pass 27 Jun 2008 60,980 miles

off side middle seat has baby seat strapped in place unable to test seat belt. near side rear has booster seat fitted, near side front has booster seat fitted

off side rear tyre outer wall/tread showing signs of age

Fail 24 Jun 2008 60,960 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

off side middle seat has baby seat strapped in place unable to test seat belt. near side rear has booster seat fitted, near side front has booster seat fitted

off side rear tyre outer wall/tread showing signs of age

Pass 15 Jun 2007 53,993 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 45,775 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 45,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

auxilliary belt came off during catalyst test

Pass 27 Jun 2005 37,414 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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Y226 CPA is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y226 CPA, 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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Y226 CPA is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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