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Y472 OGU

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,648 mi
Last recorded50,648 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY472 OGU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 50,648 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 50,646 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 46,267 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

covers fitted to both outer sills

Fail 8 Oct 2013 46,260 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 45,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 18 May 2012 45,966 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2011 40,480 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 36,429 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

covers fitted to both outer sills

o/sr fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 31 Mar 2010 36,425 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

covers fitted to both outer sills

o/sr fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2009 33,735 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

covers fitted to both outer sills

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

o/s door mirror glass damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2009 33,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

covers fitted to both outer sills

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

o/s door mirror glass damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2008 29,117 miles

N/sf tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/sf tyre cut on outer wall

Small crack in o/s door mirror glass

Pass 28 Mar 2007 23,825 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 18,650 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 18,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/sf service brake reading low on balance.

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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Y472 OGU is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Silver 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 Y472 OGU, 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 Y472 OGU registered?

Y472 OGU is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 11 March 2001.

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