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Y239 OLC

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,210 mi
Last recorded45,210 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 45,210 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 39,881 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 39,881 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 33,086 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 27,418 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 27,418 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid also suspects bottle might be leaking. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength base plate on shock corroded.. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 22,441 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 22,441 miles

Emissions not tested Due to oil leak. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Danger. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine suspect sump gasket or sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 15,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front inner cv gaiter pinhole.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 8,617 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 865 miles

Both rear discs surface rust and slightly pitted.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner cv gaiter pinhole.

Pass 19 Feb 2018 92,425 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 85,621 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 85,621 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 38,592 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 29,986 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 29,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 22,408 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 17,358 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Feb 2012 11,282 miles

Lower effort O/S/R parking brake

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Feb 2011 5,093 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 5,091 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 99,963 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 94,029 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 94,029 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 84,721 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 74,026 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 64,630 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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Y239 OLC is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y239 OLC, 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 OLC is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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