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Y276 SJM

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,369 mi
Last recorded108,369 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY276 SJM
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 108,369 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 101,920 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 96,772 miles

n/s front tyre has chunk out of outer wall not deep enough to reach cords

n/s rear tyre cracking on inside wall

rear brake discs pitted

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack inner knuckles

Fail 14 Apr 2011 96,770 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

n/s front tyre has chunk out of outer wall not deep enough to reach cords

n/s rear tyre cracking on inside wall

rear brake discs pitted

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack inner knuckles

Pass 8 Apr 2010 94,209 miles

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

a intermitante rumble coming from front of vehicle

Fail 31 Mar 2010 94,184 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 91,778 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 91,778 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 86,125 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 86,099 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 83,974 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 78,133 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 78,133 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 69,444 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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Y276 SJM is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 Y276 SJM, 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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Y276 SJM is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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