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Y232 GCE

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,129 mi
Last recorded174,129 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY232 GCE
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 174,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2014 166,930 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 162,330 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 156,095 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 148,000 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 148,000 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 137,820 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 127,716 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside inner cv gaiter small leak

Pass 24 Jun 2008 118,866 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 118,866 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 109,370 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 102,002 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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Y232 GCE is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y232 GCE, 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 Y232 GCE registered?

Y232 GCE is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y232 GCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y232 GCE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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