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Y473 UBP

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,486 mi
Last recorded82,486 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY473 UBP
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 82,486 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 82,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 78,667 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 74,933 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 72,975 miles

Offside seats in centre row not fitted so unable to check seatbelts.

Fail 19 Aug 2014 72,975 miles

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

Offside seats in centre row not fitted so unable to check seatbelts.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 65,924 miles

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 21 Mar 2012 64,283 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 62,318 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 60,995 miles

centre middle lap belt not available. both rear seats folded and covered, not allowing full inspection of seat belts or seats.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 57,408 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 51,832 miles

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

rear centre lap belt missing

Fail 26 Mar 2008 51,832 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

rear centre lap belt missing

Fail 13 Mar 2007 46,941 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 46,941 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 40,316 miles

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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Y473 UBP is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y473 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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Y473 UBP is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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