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Y462 LJA

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,347 mi
Last recorded114,347 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY462 LJA
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 114,347 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

plastic sillguards fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2012 114,347 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

plastic sillguards fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2011 105,324 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 98,069 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 97,955 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 90,480 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 90,480 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 82,629 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 68,931 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 64,467 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 64,467 miles

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

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

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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Y462 LJA is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y462 LJA, 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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What year was Y462 LJA registered?

Y462 LJA is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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