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Y691 XOW

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,163 mi
Last recorded97,163 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY691 XOW
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 97,163 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs

rear brake discs

Pass 16 Dec 2009 95,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 95,557 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

evidence of extensive exhaust join leaks.

front service brakes show run-out.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and n ear side rear brake discs show wear/corrosion.

off and near side front door mirrors glass are damaged.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are extensivly split.

off side front brake caliper/hub areas show grease contamination.

off side front headlamp beam image is weak.

off side rear tyre perished/cracked and shows deep splits at the tread.

parking brake lever shows travel.

rear row of seats were not installed at the time of the test.

steering rack off and near side inner arm inner joints show play.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 86,805 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 86,805 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2007 80,290 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 75,390 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 68,241 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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Y691 XOW is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y691 XOW, 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 XOW is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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