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Y248 JNW

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,155 mi
Last recorded139,155 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY248 JNW
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 139,155 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 7 Jul 2014 139,098 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 9 Jul 2013 128,559 miles

eml on/fuel smell

Fail 4 Jul 2013 128,506 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

eml on/fuel smell

Pass 6 Jul 2012 123,037 miles

nsf tyre worn on edges

Fail 6 Jul 2012 123,037 miles

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

nsf tyre worn on edges

Fail 22 Jun 2012 123,007 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight bind on nsf/rear wiper missing/eml on/front tyres worn low/both rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2011 116,909 miles

eml on/wiperblades

Pass 12 May 2010 109,823 miles

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

STEERING SLIGHT PLAY/MOVEMENT

Fail 12 May 2010 109,823 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

STEERING SLIGHT PLAY/MOVEMENT

Pass 18 Apr 2009 100,190 miles

advise gearbox oil leak

advise slight play o/s/f steering arm

Pass 17 Mar 2008 91,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Apr 2007 89,014 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 85,405 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Apr 2006 85,405 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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Y248 JNW is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y248 JNW, 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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Y248 JNW is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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