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Y239 KDG

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

267,760 mi
Last recorded267,760 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY239 KDG
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 267,760 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 264,776 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 264,776 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 97,220 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 97,220 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 76,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 76,790 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 65,702 miles

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

wear discs

Fail 25 Mar 2011 65,698 miles

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

Offside 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)

wear discs

Pass 8 Apr 2010 58,023 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 58,023 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 51,145 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 51,145 miles

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 46,881 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 46,881 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front & rear brake discs in poor condition / o/s rear indicator going white / deep cut in o/s rear tyre tread

Pass 5 Mar 2007 43,029 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 43,028 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 35,924 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)

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2006 35,905 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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Y239 KDG is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 Y239 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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Y239 KDG is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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