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Y359 SPO

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,414 mi
Last recorded81,414 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY359 SPO
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 81,414 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 277,572 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 78,281 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 73,422 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 67,919 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 59,822 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2009 52,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Wipers smearing when tested

Fail 17 Jan 2009 52,114 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Wipers smearing when tested

Pass 9 Jan 2008 48,205 miles

Both front wipers are split and need replacing

Both rear brake discs are corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside and Nearside rear seat belts not tested due to child seats

Fail 5 Jan 2008 48,205 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front wipers are split and need replacing

Both rear brake discs are corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside and Nearside rear seat belts not tested due to child seats

Pass 19 Jan 2007 40,677 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 33,034 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 33,031 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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Y359 SPO is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y359 SPO, 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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Y359 SPO is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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