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Y234 KDG

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,749 mi
Last recorded75,749 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY234 KDG
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 75,749 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2012 75,749 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Aug 2011 72,588 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly pitted

both front tyre treads low on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2011 72,588 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted

both front tyre treads low on edges

Pass 21 Jul 2010 68,408 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 63,064 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 56,766 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 56,766 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 54,095 miles

Aux heater exhaust pipe loose, (mounting broken)

Both front brake disc's worn,groved,liped, (bad on inside face's)

N,S,R fog lamp not working,

N,S,R tyre 4mm,3mm on outside edge,

Fail 18 Mar 2008 54,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Aux heater exhaust pipe loose, (mounting broken)

Both front brake disc's worn,groved,liped, (bad on inside face's)

N,S,R fog lamp not working,

N,S,R tyre 4mm,3mm on outside edge,

Pass 29 Mar 2007 43,827 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 35,921 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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Y234 KDG is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y234 KDG, 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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Y234 KDG is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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