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Y299 MJM

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

111,573 mi
Last recorded111,573 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY299 MJM
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 111,573 miles

O/S Door Mirror Damaged

Slight Play In O/S/F Lower Ball Joint

Fail 21 Jul 2014 111,560 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S Door Mirror Damaged

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

Slight Play In O/S/F Lower Ball Joint

Pass 4 Jul 2013 107,886 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front tyre low on edge ,,,Nearside front tyre wearing low on edge

Rear number plate cracked

Rear seat missing

Spare wheel loose

Fail 1 Jul 2013 107,856 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front tyre low on edge ,,,Nearside front tyre wearing low on edge

Rear number plate cracked

Rear seat missing

Spare wheel loose

Pass 6 Jul 2012 104,750 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear number plate poor

Slight play in offside steering arm

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 104,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear number plate poor

Slight play in offside steering arm

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 104,732 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ENGINE MISSFIRE

OIL LEAK

REAR COIL SPRINGS RUSTY

REAR INDICATORS DISSCOLOURED

REAR NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH INNER RACK ENDS

Pass 24 Jun 2011 101,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear discs corroded and rear no plate damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2010 98,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Jun 2009 94,901 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 94,901 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 88,231 miles

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)

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

wiper blades torn

Fail 7 Feb 2008 88,221 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 75,648 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 75,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

advise on front brake discs lipped

advise on nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on outer edges

advise on nearside wiper split on ends

advise on offside front driveshaft inner gaitor insecured

advise on rear brake discs rusted on edges

advise on rear exhaust system corroded

advise on slight play in steering rack arms

strong advise on play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Feb 2006 63,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2006 63,477 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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Y299 MJM is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 Y299 MJM, 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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Y299 MJM is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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