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Y691 RPX

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,070 mi
Last recorded112,070 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY691 RPX
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 112,070 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 112,012 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 106,304 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 106,304 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 98,443 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

cracks in tread o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2014 91,334 miles

cracks in tread o/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2013 84,177 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 84,174 miles

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

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 81,912 miles

light play n/s rack end

Fail 13 Jan 2009 81,910 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

light play n/s rack end

Pass 18 Oct 2007 74,196 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 67,353 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 48,559 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 48,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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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Y691 RPX is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y691 RPX, 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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Y691 RPX is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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