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Y391 UBP

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,751 mi
Last recorded116,751 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY391 UBP
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 116,751 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front C.V. joint worn.

Fail 1 Apr 2014 116,734 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front C.V. joint worn.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 112,683 miles

Coolant leak

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 112,636 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 108,224 miles

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

airbag light on.

rear exhaust rubber missng.

Fail 20 Mar 2012 108,195 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

airbag light on.

offside rear tyre wall cracking.

rear exhaust rubber missng.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 102,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

all coil springs corroded

rear brakes slightly tight

Pass 25 Mar 2010 97,796 miles

Front brake discs corroded

General underbody corrossion

Heavy exhaust corrossion

Oil leak on gearbox

Play in steering rack

Rear seats not fitted

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link

Fail 23 Mar 2010 97,790 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

General underbody corrossion

Heavy exhaust corrossion

Oil leak on gearbox

Play in steering rack

Rear seats not fitted

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 4 Mar 2009 92,177 miles

Both front tyres worn heavilly on edges

Both rear brake flexi hoses perished

Heavy oil leak on gearbox

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Slight play in both track rod end ball joints

Fail 4 Mar 2009 92,177 miles

Both front tyres worn heavilly on edges

Both rear brake flexi hoses perished

Heavy oil leak on gearbox

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Slight play in both track rod end ball joints

Pass 2 Apr 2008 88,301 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner and outter edges

Pass 24 Feb 2007 83,426 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 76,451 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 76,451 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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Y391 UBP is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Blue 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 Y391 UBP, 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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Y391 UBP is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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