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Y229 UOR

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,492 mi
Last recorded54,492 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 UOR
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 54,492 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 53,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases kat (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 53,164 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking tank area ! (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases kat (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 50,090 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 50,090 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short o2 sensor wiring (1.9.2b)

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed o2 sensor wiring (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed pad sensor wiring broken (1.9.2c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 47,160 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 41,633 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 41,633 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 38,964 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 38,964 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 36,580 miles

Front and rear pads aprox 70% worn.

Offside wiper split.

Rear discs slightly corroded.

Pass 21 Oct 2010 33,669 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 33,669 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 30,540 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

near side front wiper blade slightly split

off side front tyre edge worn near to limit

off side front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 7 Oct 2009 30,540 miles

near side front wiper blade slightly split

off side front tyre edge worn near to limit

off side front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 16 Nov 2007 24,109 miles

Near Side Wing Mirror Broken

Fail 9 Nov 2007 24,083 miles

Centre 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)

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

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Near Side Wing Mirror Broken

Pass 13 Nov 2006 20,684 miles

both front brake discs heavly corroded on in side face

both front coil springs slightly worn at base

fuel tank slightly damaged

Fail 13 Nov 2006 20,684 miles

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

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

both front brake discs heavly corroded on in side face

both front coil springs slightly worn at base

fuel tank slightly damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2005 17,638 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 17,611 miles

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

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

front wipers split,not smeering screan

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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Y229 UOR is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y229 UOR, 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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Y229 UOR is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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