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Y52 UPO

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,344 mi
Last recorded123,344 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY52 UPO
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 123,344 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 122,540 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 111,970 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 111,953 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 102,142 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 102,072 miles

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

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)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

smell of fuel at time of test

Pass 25 Jun 2012 91,240 miles

Front wipers smearing when tested

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 91,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Front wipers smearing when tested

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Nearside rear road tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 80,957 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

a.b.s wiring is insecure on near side front

Fail 28 Jun 2011 80,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

a.b.s wiring is insecure on near side front

Pass 29 Jun 2010 70,448 miles

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

both side front tyre inner part start worn .

front brake front brake disc start warn

Fail 24 Jun 2010 70,439 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both side front tyre inner part start worn .

front brake front brake disc start warn

Pass 10 Jun 2009 59,157 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2008 48,425 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 40,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges and outer wall damaged

Pass 20 May 2006 29,668 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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Y52 UPO 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 62.5%.

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 Y52 UPO, 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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Y52 UPO is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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