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Y289 XOB

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

144,871 mi
Last recorded144,871 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY289 XOB
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 144,871 miles

o/s & n/s outriggers corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2021 144,803 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

o/s &n/s rear jacking points slight corrosion

Pass 29 Dec 2020 142,248 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 142,248 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 136,319 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 131,548 miles

headlamp washers inop

o/s & n/s rear brake hoses ferrule ends corroding

Fail 23 May 2018 131,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced repair not 100% welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

headlamp washers inop

o/s & n/s rear brake hoses ferrule ends corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2014 128,800 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s front shock minimal damping

Fail 1 Jul 2014 128,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s front shock minimal damping

Pass 10 Jun 2013 123,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 123,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 118,272 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 118,272 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 112,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 112,702 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 107,062 miles

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

o/s rear disc scored

Fail 18 Jun 2010 107,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s rear disc scored

Pass 12 Jun 2009 99,742 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 94,464 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 86,363 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 86,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jun 2006 82,238 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

adv slight play in steering rack

adv surface corrosion on all 4 brake discs

Pass 23 Jun 2006 82,238 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

adv slight play in steering rack

adv surface corrosion on all 4 brake discs

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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Y289 XOB is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 Y289 XOB, 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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Y289 XOB is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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