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Y435 WPO

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Green Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

439,213 mi
Last recorded439,213 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY435 WPO
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 439,213 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/ o/s/ inner sill drain holes corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2024 437,263 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

EML inoperative

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer c.v boot perishing and covered in silicone

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front bumper and grill damaged

front subframe, rear axle and general suspension component corrosion

fuel tank straps/bracing bracket corroded. after market straps fitted

o/s/f fog lamp inoperative

rear wiper arm defective

Pass 3 Nov 2022 434,233 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front chassis box section corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot cracking and covered in silicone (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near fuel tank mounting and axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

air bad light doesn't illuminate part of digital display system when faulty

both rear occasional seats and seat belts not tested

front bumper and grill damaged

front sub frame, rear axle and general suspension components corrosion

fuel tank straps corroded and secured with after market straps

mil lamp doesn't illuminate

surface corrosion to both rear springs

Fail 1 Nov 2022 434,233 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front chassis box section corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot cracking and covered in silicone (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near fuel tank mounting and axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

air bad light doesn't illuminate part of digital display system when faulty

both rear occasional seats and seat belts not tested

front bumper and grill damaged

front sub frame, rear axle and general suspension components corrosion

fuel tank straps corroded and secured with after market straps

mil lamp doesn't illuminate

surface corrosion to both rear springs

Pass 19 Nov 2021 432,509 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking and covered in silicone (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front bumper and grill damaged

front subframe, front and rear suspension components, rear axle and chassis heavily covered in corrosion

fuel tank straps corroded tank secured with after market straps

mil lamp does not illuminate

slight leak form offside front driveshaft oil seal

Fail 19 Nov 2021 432,509 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking and covered in silicone (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front bumper and grill damaged

front subframe, front and rear suspension components, rear axle and chassis heavily covered in corrosion

fuel tank straps corroded tank secured with after market straps

mil lamp does not illuminate

slight leak form offside front driveshaft oil seal

Pass 2 Jul 2020 429,862 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box weak and bracket coming away from box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket corroded on box and box weak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all coil springs corroded

all rear seats stowed down and belts and seats not tested

boot doesn't open, can gain access through tail gate glass

front bumper and grill damaged

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking on inner side walls

offside front outer c.v boot cover in silicone

slight leak from offside front driveshaft oil seal

Fail 1 Jul 2020 429,862 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative rear levelling device rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box weak and bracket coming away from box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket corroded on box and box weak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all coil springs corroded

all rear seats stowed down and belts and seats not tested

boot doesn't open, can gain access through tail gate glass

front bumper and grill damaged

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking on inner side walls

offside front outer c.v boot cover in silicone

slight leak from offside front driveshaft oil seal

Pass 9 Apr 2019 427,510 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

air bag light flickers on intermittently

Fail 9 Apr 2019 427,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

air bag light flickers on intermittently

Pass 23 Mar 2018 423,701 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

additional seats and belts not tested as they are folded up

air bag light illuminated intermittently

both rear coil springs corroded

cat exhaust section excessively corroded and blowing slightly

Fail 23 Mar 2018 423,701 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

additional seats and belts not tested as they are folded up

air bag light illuminated intermittently

both rear coil springs corroded

cat exhaust section excessively corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 6 Apr 2017 420,231 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 420,231 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 417,874 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre cleaned and greased (3.6.B.2c)

air bag light symbol in display flickered on

all coil springs slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2016 417,874 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre cleaned and greased (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

air bag light symbol in display flickered on

all coil springs slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 411,377 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front c.v boot repaired with silicone

rear brakes binding slightly

slight play in nearside front inner rack arm

Pass 20 Mar 2014 411,377 miles

possible fault with mileage

slight play in nearside front inner rack arm

Fail 19 Mar 2014 411,377 miles

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

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

possible fault with mileage

slight play in nearside front inner rack arm

Fail 27 Mar 2013 51,168 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front washer poor

Pass 27 Mar 2013 51,168 miles

front washer poor

Pass 28 Mar 2012 48,283 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 44,307 miles

nearside rear tyre tracking out outer edge

nick on offside outer c/v boot

Fail 7 Mar 2011 44,307 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear tyre tracking out outer edge

nick on offside outer c/v boot

Pass 25 Mar 2010 41,523 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 41,523 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 39,311 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 39,311 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust pipe to centre exhaust joint split and blowing slightly

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2008 36,025 miles

rear box corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2006 30,495 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 30,495 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 26,446 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 26,446 miles

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

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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Y435 WPO is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Green with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 Y435 WPO, 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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Y435 WPO is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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